TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Hold the pep talks, motivational ploys and all the statistics that support Tampa Bay feeling good about its chances of closing out Montreal in the second round of the NHL playoff.
The resilient Canadiens have won two straight to trim a 3-0 deficit to 3-2 in the best-of-7 series. And the suddenly reeling Lightning said it is time to match the opposition's desperation and finish the job.
Game 6 is tonight at Amalie Arena, where Tampa Bay compiled the league's best home record during the regular season. Game 7, if necessary, would be played in Montreal on Thursday.
''We just have to have the belief that if we play the way we know we can that we're going to win,'' Lightning captain Steven Stamkos said after practice Monday.
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