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Lightning look to close out series against Devils in Game 5

Puck drop for Game 5 between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the New Jersey Devils is set for 3 p.m. Saturday.
Credit: Ed Mulholland, USA TODAY Sports
Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) celebrates with center Steven Stamkos (91) after scoring on an empty-net goal during the third period of Game 4of the first round of the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Prudential Center.

TAMPA, Fla. - The Tampa Bay Lightning look to close out their series with the New Jersey Devils on Saturday afternoon in Game 5 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Puck drop for Game 5 between the Lightning and the Devils is set for 3 p.m. Saturday at Amalie Arena.

NBC, NBC Sports Network, SN360 and TVAS2 will broadcast Saturday's game. Fans in the Tampa Bay area can tune into 970 AM to listen to the game on the radio.

Tickets are still available for Game 5 on Ticketmaster's website starting at $100, plus taxes and service fees.

The Lightning won 3-1 in Game 4 of the series on Wednesday night. Tampa Bay leads the best-of-seven-game series 3-1.

Parking

Amalie Arena does not control parking in downtown Tampa, but there are several parking locations nearby. The team recommends parking at the South Regional Parking Garage, which is operated by the city of Tampa. It is located at the corner of Channelside Drive and Florida Avenue.

The Lightning’s website links to ParkingPanda.com under the “parking” tab.

Fans can also contact Amalie Arena at (813)301-6500 for more information on parking.

Watch parties

While the Lightning do not list an official watch party for Game 5 on their website, Ford Thunder Alley gives fans a place to meet, gather and relax before the game. It features live music, interactive games and a variety of contests. ThunderBug and the Lightning Girls also attend.

Thunder Alley typically projects the game outside of Amalie Arena for fans to watch.

Lightning vs. Devils schedule

Game 1 - Lightning beat Devils, 5-2

Game 2 - Lightning beat Devils, 5-3

Game 3 - Lightning lose to Devils, 5-2

Game 4 - Lightning beat Devils, 3-1

Game 5 - Devils at Lightning, Saturday, April 21, 3 p.m.

Game 6* - Lightning at Devils, Monday, April 23, TBD

Game 7* - Devils at Lightning, Wednesday, April 25, TBD

(Asterisk* indicates if the game is necessary)

What happened in Game 4?

Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov scored two goals, including the game-winner, in Tampa Bay's 3-1 win in Game 4 at New Jersey on Wednesday.

Tampa Bay has a 4-0 record when holding a 3-1 series lead in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Injury updates

Lightning forward Ryan Callahan practiced Friday and will be a game-time decision for Saturday's game. Callahan missed two games with an upper-body injury.

Devils top defenseman Sami Vatanen left Game 4 late in the first period with an upper-body injury. He did not practice Thursday and did not travel with the team. However, Devils coach John Hynes did not rule out Vatanen for Saturday's game.

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