NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 05: Patric Hornqvist #72 of the Pittsburgh Penguins collides with Pekka Rinne #35 of the Nashville Predators during the third period in Game Four of the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the Bridgestone Arena on June 5, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
After a dominant Game 3 performance by the Nashville Predators, the home town team rallied once again and won Game 4 decisively. Most notably, Predators goalie Pekka Rinne has looked every bit like the formidable brick wall that has been nearly impenetrable throughout the playoffs on his home ice. While the Pittsburgh Penguins have more superstars and a fantastic goalie of their own in Matt Murray, the scrappy Predators have played with a physical gusto that has simply baffled the speedy Penguins.
For Nashville to persevere in Game 5 in Pittsburgh, they will need ample contributions from every line up and Rinne will have to prove that he can be just as effective on the road as he is at home. Beyond that, the face off battle between these two teams will be vital in determining who wins this pivotal Game 5. While the Penguins have the advantage in this regard, the Predators have done a fantastic job at using their fearless physicality to keep this swift Penguins squad off-balance.
With the home crowd behind them, Pittsburgh will look to score quickly and often to keep the tough-minded Predators from rallying in late game situations as they have done in their last two wins. Given how contentious and brutal these first four games have been, Game 5 should continue to increase the tension and excitement for both the Pittsburgh and Nashville faithful come Thursday night.
NHL Finals Game 5 Viewing Details
Date: Thursday, June 8, 2017
Time: 8:00 P.M. ET
Location: PPG Paints Arena Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
TV Channel: NBC
Live Stream: NBC Sports Live
How To Live Stream Penguins vs. Predators Game 5 Online
Your best bet for watching the Penguins battle the Senators via a live stream is NBC Sports Live Extra. You will need your log-in and password information for your cable or satellite provider and you’re good to go.
If you don’t have access to a cable or satellite log-in, you can live stream the NHL Playoffs online through DIRECTV NOW. DIRECTV offers a free seven-day trial, so you’ll receive a full seven days free before your paid membership begins. If you cancel your subscription within the week, you will not be charged. DIRECTV NOW is available on Desktop, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Chromecast.
If you don’t have access to a cable or satellite log-in, you can watch the game through Sling TV. Sling TV is a service that allows subscribers to watch live and on-demand TV channels on TVs, computer or mobile device for a monthly fee. It’s just like a cable or satellite TV service, except it’s delivered over the internet.
The service’s Orange package includes NBC and costs $20 a month, but you can sign up for a free seven-day trial. If you cancel your subscription within a week, you will not be charged. Once signed up, simply download the app for your computer to start watching.
