The NHL playoffs continue this evening, as the Florida Panthers play against the New York Rangers at 7 p.m. CT on ESPN. Fans can watch game 5 of the NHL Eastern Conference Finals for free online by using the free trials offered by DirecTV Stream and Fubo TV. If fans have already used both of those streaming methods, then Sling offers a first month discount to new users.

The Panthers were able to tie the series 2-2 on Tuesday, as they won 3-2 in overtime at New York. This was the third overtime game in this series, which showcases the competitiveness between these two teams.

During their victory, the Panthers had one goal each from their leading postseason scorers Carter Verhaeghe and Sam Bennett. These two goals helped Florida take a lead during the second period. However, the Rangers were able to tie the game in the final 20 minutes to force overtime.

Luckily for the Panthers, their right winger Sam Reinhart stepped up and scored a game-winning goal during a power play early in the extra period. This helped Florida avoid a 3-1 series deficit and gives them a great chance to win the series. However, the Panthers will have to win at least one more game in New York to clinch their spot in the next round.

The Rangers almost took a commanding lead in the Eastern Conference Finals, but they were unable to finish the job. So, New York will need to stop Florida’s momentum by winning game 5 at home this evening.

The Rangers also had one goal each from their top postseason scorers, as Vincent Trocheck and Alexis Lafrenière found the back of the net on Tuesday. However, the Rangers took 17 less shots than the Panthers throughout the game. This made life much more difficult for New York’s goalkeeper Igor Shesterkin.

Despite ending the game with 37 saves, Shesterkin’s incredible performance was not enough to win. This was largely due to the shot disparity between the teams, as Florida’s goalkeeper was under less pressure throughout the night. So, New York will have to perform better offensively to win game 5 at home.

Fans can watch this NHL playoff game for free online by using the free trials offered by DirecTV Stream and Fubo TV. Alternatively, Sling offers a first month discount to watch the NHL playoffs.