New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) gets help from defenseman Marc Staal (18) and defenseman Kevin Klein (8) to clear the puck against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday.
New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) gets help from defenseman Marc Staal (18) and defenseman Kevin Klein (8) to clear the puck against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday.Kathy Willens/Associated Press

Ben Bishop, who gave up 10 goals in the previous two games, had 26 saves in posting his second shutout and getting Tampa Bay within a victory of reaching the Stanley Cup finals for the second time in franchise history. They won the Cup in 2004.

Tampa Bay’s special teams played a major role. They killed off four power plays in clinical fashion in the opening 31 minutes of a scoreless game, limiting New York to four shots, and then Stamkos added a power-play goal after Filppula opened the scoring.

Game 6 is Tuesday night in Florida.