There is more second round NHL playoff action happening tonight, as the Colorado Avalanche play against the Dallas Stars at 8:30 p.m. CT on TNT. Fans can livestream tonight’s game and other NHL playoff games for free by using the free trial on DirecTV Stream. If fans have already used that free trial, then they can get an affordable Sling subscription and receive a discount during their first month of service.

The Avalanche enter tonight’s game with a 1-0 series lead, as they pulled off a massive comeback in game 1 to win 4-3 in overtime. After the first period, the Avalanche were trailing 3-0 and looked unable to do anything offensively. However, they scored four unanswered goals to steal a game in Dallas. Entering tonight’s matchup, the Avalanche are averaging more than five goals per game. That leads all other teams in the NHL playoffs, making them the most explosive offense this postseason. Meanwhile, the Stars are averaging less goals than any other playoff team that reached the second round. So, this is a tough matchup for the first seeded Stars.

The Stars have only scored more than three goals in a postseason game once this season, and they have played eight games thus far. Conversely, the Avalanche have scored at least four goals in all six of their postseason games. Despite limiting the Avalanche to their fewest goals this postseason in game 1, the Stars were still unable to win at home. So, the Stars are going to have to find a way to keep up with the high-scoring Avalanche offense in game 2 tonight.

After such a competitive start to the series, fans will want to watch tonight’s game 2 matchup. So, the game will be available to watch for free by utilizing the free trial offered by DirecTV Stream. Alternatively, fans can use Sling to catch tonight’s NHL playoff action.