The series is tied at 2-2 but all the momentum is with the Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning. They fell behind 2-0 in Game 3 and then ran off six straight goals over the rest of that contest and Game 4 before the New York Rangers scored on a power play.
 
So, is it home ice or are the champions in control? Thursday at Madison Square Garden will be anxious and exciting. What could be the last home game for the Rangers could also send Tampa Bay home for Game 6 fighting for their playoff lives.
 
Oh, and Justin Bieber factors into this, too. The pop star has a concert scheduled for June 14 at MSG. If there is a seventh game of this series, Bieber is going to learn what it is like to be bumped.

Our NHL Expert Dana Lane has got you covered with hockey picks and the best bets for today's game 5 of the Lightning vs Rangers series.