Lightning Lose Game 5, Face Elimination Game on Friday Plus Rays Lose in Cleveland But Win Series

Lightning Lose Game 5, Face Elimination Game on Friday Plus Rays Lose in Cleveland But Win Series

Author: Tampa Bay Times April 30, 2026 Duration: 35:52
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Lightning's 3-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens in Game 5 of theif first round series. The Lightning are now on the verge of elimination with Game 6 on Friday night in Montreal. Plus the Rays lose to the Guardians 3-1 but still take the series.

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