Capitals-Hurricanes game 2 free livestream: Where to watch NHL Playoffs tonight, TV, channel

The Washington Capitals play against the Carolina Hurricanes in game 2 of their NHL Playoff series tonight. The matchup will begin at 6 p.m. CT on ESPN. Fans can watch this game for free online by using the free trials offered by DirecTV Stream and Fubo TV. Alternatively, Sling offers a first-month discount to new users.

The Capitals are currently trailing 1-0 in this series, as they lost 2-1 in overtime during the series opener.

In order to bounce back tonight, the Capitals will need a great performance from their star forward Dylan Strome. He leads the Washington offense with nine points and seven assists in the postseason.

Strome recorded zero points last game, so he will try to improve his play tonight.

In order to win this evening, the Hurricanes will need to rely on their forward Andrei Svechnikov. He has scored five goals in the postseason, which leads the Carolina offense.

Svechnikov was unable to record any points in the series opener, so he will try to find the back of the net tonight.

Fans can watch game 2 of this NHL Playoff series for free online by using the free trials offered by DirecTV Stream and Fubo TV. Alternatively, Sling offers a first-month discount to new users.