Where to watch NHL Playoff first-round games: Free livestream, TV, schedule
The first round of the NHL Playoffs will begin this weekend. Fans can watch each NHL Playoff game for free online by using the free trial offered by DirecTV Stream. Alternatively, Sling offers a first-month discount to new users.
The Winnipeg Jets ended the regular season with 56 wins and 116 points, making them the best team in the NHL.
In order to continue their success in the postseason, the Jets will need to rely on their star forward Kyle Connor. He leads the team with 97 points and 41 goals this year.
NHL Playoffs Western Conference First Round Schedule:
No. 1 Winnipeg Jets vs. No. 4 St. Louis Blues (Watch live with DirecTV Stream and Sling)
| Game Number | Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | Saturday, April 19 | 5 p.m. CT | TNT |
| Game 2 | Monday, April 21 | 6:30 p.m. CT | ESPN 2 |
| Game 3 | Thursday, April 24 | 8:30 p.m. CT | ESPN 2 |
| Game 4 | Sunday, April 27 | 12 p.m. CT | TBS |
| Game 5 (If Necessary) | Wednesday, April 30 | TBD | TBD |
| Game 6 (If Necessary) | Friday, May 2 | TBD | TBD |
| Game 7 (If Necessary) | Sunday, May 4 | TBD | TBD |
No. 2 Dallas Stars vs. No. 3 Colorado Avalanche (Watch live with DirecTV Stream and Sling)
| Game Number | Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | Saturday, April 19 | 7:30 p.m. CT | TNT |
| Game 2 | Monday, April 21 | 8:30 p.m. CT | ESPN |
| Game 3 | Wednesday, April 23 | 8:30 p.m. CT | ESPN |
| Game 4 | Saturday, April 26 | 8:30 p.m. CT | TBS |
| Game 5 (If Necessary) | Monday, April 28 | TBD | TBD |
| Game 6 (If Necessary) | Thursday, May 1 | TBD | TBD |
| Game 7 (If Necessary) | Saturday, May 3 | TBD | TBD |
No. 1 Vegas Golden Knights vs. No. 4 Minnesota Wild (Watch live with DirecTV Stream and Sling)
| Game Number | Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | Sunday, April 20 | 9 p.m. CT | ESPN |
| Game 2 | Tuesday, April 22 | 10 p.m. CT | ESPN |
| Game 3 | Thursday, April 24 | 8 p.m. CT | TBS |
| Game 4 | Saturday, April 26 | 3 p.m. CT | TBS |
| Game 5 (If Necessary) | Tuesday, April 29 | TBD | TBD |
| Game 6 (If Necessary) | Thursday, May 1 | TBD | TBD |
| Game 7 (If Necessary) | Saturday, May 3 | TBD | TBD |
No. 2 Los Angeles Kings vs. No. 3 Edmonton Oilers (Watch live with DirecTV Stream and Sling)
| Game Number | Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | Monday, April 21 | 9 p.m. CT | ESPN 2 |
| Game 2 | Wednesday, April 23 | 9 p.m. CT | TBS |
| Game 3 | Friday, April 25 | 9 p.m. CT | TBD |
| Game 4 | Sunday, April 27 | 8:30 p.m. CT | TBD |
| Game 5 (If Necessary) | Tuesday, April 29 | TBD | TBD |
| Game 6 (If Necessary) | Thursday, May 1 | TBD | TBD |
| Game 7 (If Necessary) | Saturday, May 3 | TBD | TBD |
NHL Playoffs Eastern Conference First Round Schedule:
No. 1 Toronto Maple Leafs vs. No. 4 Ottawa Senators (Watch live with DirecTV Stream and Sling)
| Game Number | Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | Sunday, April 20 | 6 p.m. CT | ESPN 2 |
| Game 2 | Tuesday, April 22 | 6:30 p.m. CT | ESPN 2 |
| Game 3 | Thursday, April 24 | 6 p.m. CT | ESPN 2 |
| Game 4 | Saturday, April 26 | 6 p.m. CT | TBS |
| Game 5 (If Necessary) | Tuesday, April 29 | TBD | TBD |
| Game 6 (If Necessary) | Thursday, May 1 | TBD | TBD |
| Game 7 (If Necessary) | Saturday, May 3 | TBD | TBD |
No. 2 Tampa Bay Lightning vs. No. 3 Florida Panthers (Watch live with DirecTV Stream and Sling)
| Game Number | Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | Tuesday, April 22 | 7:30 p.m. CT | ESPN |
| Game 2 | Thursday, April 24 | 5:30 p.m. CT | TBS |
| Game 3 | Saturday, April 26 | 12 p.m. CT | TBS |
| Game 4 | Monday, April 28 | TBD | TBD |
| Game 5 (If Necessary) | Wednesday, April 30 | TBD | TBD |
| Game 6 (If Necessary) | Friday, May 2 | TBD | TBD |
| Game 7 (If Necessary) | Sunday, May 4 | TBD | TBD |
No. 1 Washington Capitals vs. No. 4 Montreal Canadiens (Watch live with DirecTV Stream and Sling)
| Game Number | Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | Monday, April 21 | 6 p.m. CT | ESPN |
| Game 2 | Wednesday, April 23 | 6 p.m. CT | ESPN |
| Game 3 | Friday, April 25 | 6 p.m. CT | TBD |
| Game 4 | Sunday, April 27 | 5:30 p.m. CT | TBD |
| Game 5 (If Necessary) | Wednesday, April 30 | TBD | TBD |
| Game 6 (If Necessary) | Friday, May 2 | TBD | TBD |
| Game 7 (If Necessary) | Sunday, May 4 | TBD | TBD |
No. 2 Carolina Hurricanes vs. No. 3 New Jersey Devils (Watch live with DirecTV Stream and Sling)
| Game Number | Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | Sunday, April 20 | 2 p.m. CT | ESPN |
| Game 2 | Tuesday, April 22 | 5 p.m. CT | ESPN |
| Game 3 | Friday, April 25 | 7 p.m. CT | TBS |
| Game 4 | Sunday, April 27 | 2:30 p.m. CT | TBS |
| Game 5 (If Necessary) | Tuesday, April 29 | TBD | TBD |
| Game 6 (If Necessary) | Friday, May 2 | TBD | TBD |
| Game 7 (If Necessary) | Sunday, May 4 | TBD | TBD |