Lightning-Red Wings Game 5 to air on FOX Sports Florida
TAMPA, Fla. -- FOX Sports Florida announced the network will televise Game 5 of the Tampa Bay Lightning's first round playoff series versus the Detroit Red Wings. Live coverage will begin promptly at 5:00 p.m. with a special, one hour Lightning LIVE! pregame show for viewers and fans throughout North / Central Florida.
Play-by-play announcer Rick Peckham and color analyst Bobby "The Chief" Taylor will provide viewers with expert commentary, while host Paul Kennedy will join analysts Dave Andreychuk and Chris Dingman on the broadcast, alongside rink side reporter Michelle Gingras.
First round playoff schedule:
Game: 5
Date: Saturday, April 25
Live coverage begins: 5 P.M.
Matchup: Detroit at Tampa Bay
Network: FOX Sports Florida
Game: 6
Date: Monday, April 27
Live coverage begins: TBD
Matchup: Tampa Bay at Deroit
Network: FOX Sports Florida
Game: 7 (if necessary)
Date: Wednesday, April 29
Live coverage begins: TBD
Matchup: Detroit at Tampa Bay
Network: Sun Sports
Be sure to follow @SunSportsBolts on Twitter for live coverage and information on the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and visit FOXSportsFlorida.com for channel listings and exclusive Tampa Bay Lightning coverage.
About FOX Sports Florida / FOX's Sun Sports
FOX Sports Florida & FOX's Sun Sports are the regional television homes of the Orlando Magic, Tampa Bay Rays, Miami Heat, Miami Marlins, Tampa Bay Lightning, and the Florida Panthers. The regional sports networks are available in more than 6.5 million cable & satellite homes across the state. FOX Sports Florida and Sun Sports are committed to making a positive impact in the communities we serve by engaging our audiences and providing award winning TV and web coverage of Florida's hometown sports teams. For more information, channel listings and how you can get involved with FOX Sports Florida / Sun Sports, visit www.foxsportsflorida.com
