The Tampa Bay had Dallas by the ropes after reeling off three straight wins since dropping the opener of the Stanley Cup Finals.

The Stars managed to stay alive and force a Game 6 with a 3-2 double OT win last time out, but they're still in a very tough spot as Tampa needs just one more win to lift the cup.

Tampa captain Steven Stamkos will miss the rest of the playoffs, but note that the Lightning have never lost a series in which they have held a 3-1 lead and they are a perfect 6-0 following a loss in the playoffs this season.

I just think this is too much of an uphill battle for the Stars and I don't see them surviving another game.

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