How to Stream the NHL Playoffs

It’s Stanley Cup Playoff time! Here’s how to stream every game of the 2019 NHL Playoffs, whether you’re at home or on the go.

Introduction

If you’re a hockey fan, you don’t want to miss the NHL playoffs. But if you don’t have a cable or satellite subscription, how can you watch?

Luckily, there are a few different ways to stream the NHL playoffs without a cable or satellite subscription. Here are some of the best options:

NHL.TV
NHL.TV is the official streaming service of the NHL, and it gives you access to all out-of-market games during the Stanley Cup playoffs. That means you can watch every game except for those that are being nationally televised in your region (like on NBC, NBCSN, or CBC in Canada).

To sign up for NHL.TV, you’ll need to choose a package. The “All Access” package costs $144.99/year and gives you access to every out-of-market game, as well as exclusive content like on-demand replays and highlights. The “Single Team” package costs $109.99/year and gives you access to every out-of-market game for a specific team. And finally, the “NHL.TV Free” package is exactly what it sounds like – it’s free to sign up, but you’ll only be able to watch live games that are not being nationally televised in your region.

FuboTV
FuboTV is a streaming service that offers live TV from over 70 different channels – including several channels that will show NHL playoff games. In particular, FuboTV offers NBCSN and CNBC – two of the main channels broadcasting NHL playoff games this year. FuboTV also offers a 7-day free trial, so if you sign up now you can watch the playoffs for free! After the free trial ends, FuboTV costs $45/month.

Hulu with Live TV
Hulu with Live TV is another streaming service that offers live TV from over 60 different channels – including several channels that will show NHL playoff games this year. In particular, Hulu with Live TV offers NBCSN – one of the main channels broadcasting NHL playoff games this year. Hulu with Live TV also offers a 7-day free trial similar to FuboTV, so if you sign up now you can watch the playoffs for free! After the free trial ends though, Hulu with Live TV costs $45/month – just like FuboTV.

What you’ll need

To stream the NHL playoffs, you’ll need a few things:

-A desktop or laptop computer: You’ll need this to install the software that will let you watch the games.
-A high-speed internet connection: You’ll need this to stream the games.
-A subscription to a streaming service that carries the NHL playoffs: You’ll need this to actually watch the games.

Once you have all of those things, you’re ready to stream the NHL playoffs!

How to stream on your computer

To stream on your computer, you’ll need to sign in with your NBC Sports account. If you don’t have one, you can create one for free.

Once you’re signed in, head to the NBC Sports website and navigate to the live stream of the game you want to watch. From there, just click “play” and the game will start streaming on your computer.

How to stream on your TV

You can stream the NHL playoffs on your TV with a few different apps, depending on which platform you’re using.

For NHL.TV, you can use the Apple TV app, Roku app, or Xbox One app. For NBC Sports, you can use the NBC Sports app on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Android TV. For CBC, you can use the CBC Gem app on Roku and Apple TV.

If you have a smart TV, you may be able to stream directly from the NHL.TV, NBC Sports, or CBC websites. Check your TV’s app store for more information.

You can also use an HDMI cable to connect your computer to your TV and stream that way.

How to stream on your phone or tablet

NHL.TV has apps available for both iPhone and Android, and you can also watch games on the NHL app for Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Xbox One. To stream on your phone or tablet, just download the app and sign in with your NHL.TV account. Then, you’ll be able to watch any game that’s being broadcast in your local market or any out-of-market game that you’ve added to your package.

Tips for a better streaming experience

Whether you’re a diehard hockey fan or just looking to get into the playoffs, streaming is the best way to catch all the action. But with so many options out there, it can be tough to know where to start. Here are a few tips to help you get the most out of your streaming experience.

1. Find a good quality stream. There are a lot of free streaming options out there, but they may not all be created equal. To avoid buffering and low quality, look for a stream with a high bitrate. You can usually find this information in the file name or in the stream description.

2. Use a fast internet connection. A good quality stream will require a fast internet connection—we recommend at least 5 Mbps for HD video. If you’re not sure how fast your connection is, you can run a speed test at speedtest.net.

3. Use an up-to-date web browser. Outdated browsers can cause problems with streaming video, so it’s important to make sure you’re using the latest version of whatever browser you prefer (we like Google Chrome).

4. Consider using a plugin or extension. If you’re having trouble with buffering or want to add extra features like DVR, there are some great plugins and extensions available for popular browsers that can help improve your experience—just do a search for “video player plugins” or “video streaming extensions” and see what comes up!

Conclusion

Now that you know how to stream the NHL playoffs, you can enjoy every minute of the action without having to miss a game. Whether you want to watch on your computer, phone, or another device, there are plenty of ways to catch all the excitement. So find your favorite team and get ready to cheer them on to victory!