NHL Eastern Conference Finals Game 5- New York Islanders vs Tampa Bay Lightning

Another potential elimination game in the NHL Conference Finals this time in the east. Tampa Bay rode a crazy couple minutes of a second period leading to a 4-1 game 4 win. The Lightning now leads this series 3-1 and have the chance to book their ticket to the Stanley Cup Final. This Lightning team is -175 favourites as they look to close out the series and I definitely have my doubts about counting out this Islanders team. If the Isles don't play into the Bolts hands they can come back in this series. I think similar to the Dallas-Vegas series the Lightning have forced the Islanders to play a more uptempo uncomfortable and this continues into this game. I'm taking the Lightning I trust them to win this crucial game and possibly having Steven Stamkos back at some point is a scary sight for the incumbent Dallas Stars.

Record: 62-59