How to watch NHL playoffs free online: Schedule, TV, time

The NHL playoffs have officially started, and there will be four games available for fans to watch tonight. Two of the games will occur on ESPN, while the remaining pair of games will be televised on ESPN 2.

All four games will be available to livestream for free on Fubo TV or DirecTV Stream. Fans can also purchase a Sling subscription at a discounted price to watch all four games and future NHL matchups.

The first game of the ESPN doubleheader will be game 2 of the series between the Boston Bruins and the Toronto Maple Leafs at 6 p.m. CT. The Bruins won the first game in decisive fashion, defeating the Maple Leafs 5-1. The Maple Leafs are looking to bounce back after a terrible showing to start their playoff run.

The second game on ESPN is the first game of the series between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Dallas Stars, and it will begin at 8:30 p.m. CT. The Stars finished in first place of the Central Division and are entering the playoffs with the best record in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, the Golden Knights are looking to defend their Stanley Cup title from last year.

At 6:30 p.m. on ESPN 2, fans can tune into the second game of the New York Islanders-Carolina Hurricanes series, where the Hurricanes have a 1-0 series lead. After a dominating third period in the first game, the Hurricanes pulled away and defeated the Islanders 3-1. The Hurricanes are currently favorited to win the game because they have 13 more wins than the Islanders, but the first game was very competitive.

The final game of the NHL-filled night will include the Los Angeles Kings and Edmonton Oilers, who will start playing at 9 p.m. CT. The Oilers are tough to defeat at home, as they have won 28 games on their home ice. However, the Kings have a winning record in away games, so they might be up for the challenge.

Fans can catch all the action from each game for free by live streaming on Fubo TV or DirecTV Stream and utilizing a free trial. Fans can also purchase a discounted subscription from Sling and watch the game there.

There is also a lot of NBA action happening that sports fans can watch, including Magic-Cavaliers, Lakers-Nuggets, and 76ers-Knicks.