Penguins vs. Predators: Game 4 Live Stream, NBC TV Schedule, Odds, Predictions

The Nashville Predators made things interesting on Saturday night, beating the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-1 behind a second-period onslaught that gave the team a fighting chance to mount a comeback in the Stanley Cup Finals.

The Penguins currently lead the series, 2-1, after 5-3 and 4-1 wins in the first two games.

Game 4, then, is crucial between these teams. A Penguins win on Monday night will ensure they go back to Pittsburgh for Game 5 on Thursday with a chance to end the series in front of their fans. 

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When: Monday, June 5 at 8 p.m. ET

Where: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tennessee

Watch: NBC

Stream: NBC Sports Live

Odds: Penguins (+115) and Predators (-137), according to Oddsshark.

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Much will come down to the goalkeeping of Pekka Rinne. He had arguably his worst outing of the playoffs in Game 1, giving up four goals on just 11 shots. The Predators looked like the better team for much of that contest, but the Penguins made their chances count.

In Game 2, Rinne gave up three goals within three minutes of the third period and was benched, his second disappointing performance of the Stanley Cup Finals. But the Predators didn't begin to doubt Rinne or give up hope.

In Game 3, the goalkeeper showed why, allowing just one goal on 28 shots.

"There was no decision," head coach Peter Laviolette said of the possibility of changing goalies after Rinne's early struggles in the series, per the Associated Press (via ESPN.com). "He was terrific. I said that after Game 2. He's been the backbone for our team. He's been excellent. His game tonight was rock solid."

The offense awoke, too, notching three goals in the second period after being held scoreless in its previous three periods of play. In front of a raucous Nashville crowd, the Predators finally had their breakthrough.

Can they make it two in a row? 

The Predators certainly remain confident.

"Like our team has done the whole playoffs against Chicago, St. Louis, Anaheim, we showed really good composure," defenseman P.K. Subban said, via ESPN.com. "We're going to take that into the next game."

One factor that shouldn't be underestimated: Nashville's rowdy crowd and boisterous atmosphere, as the Bridgestone Arena was absolutely rocking on Saturday night.

"It was electric here," Predators forward Craig Smith told Kevin Allen of USA Today.

"This is giving our fans a chance to be recognized," Rinne added. "They are on the big stage now. This is a good showcase for the City of Nashville."

But no matter how electric the atmosphere, the key to this series remains Nashville's defenseman and Rinne. If the blue-liners can limit the scoring chances Rinne faces against Sidney Crosby and company—and if Rinne plays more like he did in Game 3 than he did in Games 1 and 2—the Predators will be difficult to beat in any building.

With the Nashville fans behind him in Game 4, however, expect another big showing from Rinne.

Prediction: Predators win, 3-1