Predators vs. Penguins Game 5 TV Schedule, Live Stream Info for 2017 NHL Final

The Stanley Cup Final has been filled with plenty of drama to this point, but Game 5 might be the one that decides the fate of the series.

While the Pittsburgh Penguins won the first two games of the series at home, the Nashville Predators followed suit by winning their two home games. Now the Predators will have a chance to take control with a third straight victory—or otherwise allow the Penguins to regain momentum at PPG Paints Arena.

Whoever wins the upcoming game will be just one more home win away from the 2017 title.

Stanley Cup Game 5 Schedule

When: Thursday, June 8

Time: 8 p.m. ET

TV: NBC

Live Stream: NBC Live Extra

Preview

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The question in this series is whether either team can win on the road.

Nashville is 9-1 at home this postseason but just 5-5 in other locations, with two of those wins coming in the first round against the Chicago Blackhawks. Meanwhile, the Penguins now have five straight victories in Pittsburgh.

The Predators will have to figure out a way to break this run while continuing the strong play we have seen in recent days.

Of course, it doesn't matter where the game is played if Pekka Rinne performs to his ability.

The veteran goalie has allowed just two goals in the last two contests after letting eight go by him in the first two games of the series.

"He was incredible today," Viktor Arvidsson said after Game 4, per Tal Pinchevsky of ESPN. "He made some great saves [on shots] that you thought was going in but he battled back and kept it out of the net. We never doubt Peks. He's an unbelievable player. He steps up for us every night. He's the key to our game."

That last part might be true based on what we have seen this postseason. Rinne has allowed one or zero goals in 10 games so far in the playoffs, all of them wins. It isn't easy slowing down the Penguins offense, but he showed over the last two games he can carry the Predators to victory if he is at his best.

With that said, Pittsburgh won't be held down for too long. With Evgeni Malkin, Sidney Crosby and Phil Kessel creating opportunities and Jake Guentzel and others finishing them, this squad remains extremely dangerous.

A return home might give the team all the momentum it needs to find the back of the net consistently.

Considering all they have to do is keep winning at home to bring home a second straight Stanley Cup title, the Penguins should be ready to go Thursday night.