Lightning vs. Penguins 2016 live stream: Time, TV schedule and how to watch NHL playoffs online

The Conference Finals are here, and the Penguins and Lightning are set to open the third round of Stanley Cup playoff action. Puck drop in Pittsburgh is slated for 8 p.m. ET on NBCSN.

Scouting the Lightning

The biggest storyline out of Tampa Bay is the potential comeback of captain Steven Stamkos. Though the Lightning have done OK for themselves without him, a rested Stamkos would jolt an already electric Tampa Bay lineup. Nikita Kucherov is tied for the most playoff goals this year with nine, and his Triplets line with Ondrej Palat and Tyler Johnson are finally starting to click. Ben Bishop will hold down the fort in net against a rapid-fire Penguins offense.

Scouting the Penguins

After downing the Presidents' Trophy winners in six games, the Penguins are set to face the most well-rested team left in the playoffs. Even so, despite Sidney Crosby being held to just three goals in 11 games so far this postseason, the depth of the Penguins has shown through. Trevor Daley, Matt Cullen, Nick Bonino and Carl Hagelin have all contributed nicely in the Pittsburgh lineup, with Phil Kessel leading the Penguins in scoring during the playoffs. Rookie goalie Matt Murray is still scheduled to play between the pipes with Marc-Andre Fleury's health still in question.

Tampa Bay Lightning at Pittsburgh Penguins

8 p.m. ET | Game 1, Eastern Conference Final
Consol Energy Center | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Local: N/A | Nat'l: NBCSN, SN, TVAS2
Live stream at NBC Live Extra and Rogers GameCentre
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