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The second round of the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs is underway. THE Boston Bruins will face the Florida Panthers tonight in the teams’ first game NHL playoffs series.
Keep reading to find out all the ways you can watch Game 1 of the exciting Bruins vs Panthers NHL Playoffs series tonight, even if you don’t have cable.
How and when to watch Game 1 of the NHL playoff series between the Boston Bruins and Florida Panthers
Game 1 of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoff series between the Boston Bruins and Florida Panthers will be played on Monday, May 6, 2024 at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT). The game will be broadcast on ESPN and streamed on the platforms shown below.
How to watch the Boston Bruins vs. Florida Panthers game without cable
If your cable subscription doesn’t offer ESPN or you’ve cut the cord with your cable company, you can still watch the playoffs. Below are the platforms where you can watch the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs without cable.
Save $25 on Sling TV: The Most Cost-Effective Way to Stream the Bruins vs. Panthers Game
If you don’t have cable and want to watch the NHL playoffs, one of the most cost-effective ways to stream playoff games is through a subscription to Sling TV. To watch playoff hockey, you will need a subscription at the Orange + Blue tier. Also worth noting: Sling TV comes with 50 hours of cloud-based DVR recording space, perfect for recording today’s championship game.
Sling’s Orange + Blue tier costs $60 per month, but the platform is currently offering $25 off the first month of any pricing tier, making the Orange + Blue tier $35 for the first month . You can cancel at any time.
Note: Since Sling TV does not carry CBS, you will not be able to watch programs broadcast on CBS such as next year’s NFL games on CBS. If you are looking for a live TV streaming platform to watch all your favorite sports, we suggest you subscribe to Hulu + Live TV.
Key Features of the Sling TV Orange + Blue Tier:
- There are 46 channels to watch in total, including ABC, NBC, and Fox (where available).
- You have access to NHL games broadcast on TNT and TBS, which Fubo does not offer.
- All subscription levels include 50 hours of cloud-based DVR storage.
Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ Package: Watch the Bruins vs. Panthers Game Live for Free
You can watch this year’s playoffs with the Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ package. The package includes 95 channels, including ABC, TNT, TBS, local network affiliate channels and ESPN. It also includes the ESPN+ streaming service. Unlimited DVR storage is also included. Watch the 2024 NHL Playoffs, MLB this season, and network NFL games next season with the Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ package.
Hulu + Live TV comes with ESPN+ and Disney+. It is priced at $77 per month after a three-day free trial.
Watch the Bruins vs Panthers game for free with Fubo
You can play today’s game on Fubo. Fubo is a sports-centric streaming service that offers access to local network affiliates, ESPN and more. To watch the NHL playoffs without cable, start a seven-day free trial of Fubo. You can start watching immediately on your TV, phone, tablet or computer. In addition to NHL hockey, you’ll have access to NFL football, MLB, NBA, NASCAR, MLS and international soccer matches. Fubo’s Pro tier is priced at $80 per month after your seven-day free trial.
Sports fans will want to consider adding the $7.99 per month Fubo Extra plan, which includes MLB Network, NBA TV, NHL Network, Tennis Channel, SEC Network and other channels with live games. Or upgrade to Fubo Elite and get all Fubo Extra channels, plus the ability to stream in 4K, starting at $90 per month ($70 for the first month).
Main features of FuboTV Pro Tier:
- There is no contract with Fubo, you can cancel at any time.
- The Pro tier includes over 190 channels, so there’s something for everyone.
- Fubo includes most of the channels you’ll need to watch live sports, including CBS (not available through Sling TV).
- All tiers include 1,000 hours of cloud DVR recording.
- Stream to your TV, phone, tablet and other devices.
Check out the latest NHL Stanley Cup Playoff gear at Fanatics
Rooting from home is more fun while representing your team with the latest NHL fan gear. Fanatics is our first stop for the latest NHL fan gear, our go-to for the latest from the NHL Playoffs and Finals, like jerseys, commemorative t-shirts, hats and more. Fanatics also just released NFL draft jerseys, like the new No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams’ Chicago Bears jersey.
2024 NHL Playoffs: complete schedule
The second round of the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs is a best-of-seven series that begins on May 5, 2024.
Second round schedule
Below is the schedule for the second round of the 2024 NHL playoffs. All times are Eastern.
Eastern Conference
(1) New York Rangers vs. (2) Carolina Hurricanes
Game 1: | Rangers 4, Hurricanes 3 | to summarize
Game 2: | Tuesday May 7, 7 p.m. | in New York | Television: ESPN
Game 3: | Thursday May 9 7 p.m. | in CAR | Television: TNT
Game 4: | Saturday May 11, to be determined | in CAR | Television: TNT
Game 5*: | Monday May 13, to be determined | in New York | Television: to be determined
Game 6*: | Thursday May 16, to be determined | in CAR | Television: to be determined
Game 7*: | Saturday May 18, to be determined | in New York | Television: to be determined
(1) Florida Panthers vs. (2) Boston Bruins
Game 1: | Monday May 6, 8 p.m. | at the FLA | Television: ESPN
Game 2: | Wednesday May 8, 7:30 p.m. | at the FLA | Television: ESPN
Game 3: | Friday May 10 7 p.m. | at BOS | Television: TNT
Game 4: | Sunday May 12, to be determined | at BOS | Television: SCT
Game 5*: | Tuesday May 14, to be determined | at the FLA | Television: to be determined
Game 6*: | Friday May 17, to be determined | at BOS | Television: to be determined
Game 7*: | Sunday May 19, to be determined | at the FLA | Television: to be determined
Western Conference
(1) Dallas Stars vs. (3) Colorado Avalanche
Game 1: | Tuesday May 7, 9:30 p.m. | at DAL | Television: ESPN
Game 2: | Thursday May 9, 9:30 p.m. | at DAL | Television: TNT
Game 3: | Saturday May 11, 7 p.m. | at the COL | Television: TNT
Game 4: | Monday May 13, to be determined | at the COL | Television: ESPN
Game 5*: | Wednesday May 15, to be determined | at DAL | Television: to be determined
Game 6*: | Friday May 17, to be determined | at the COL | Television: to be determined
Game 7*: | Sunday May 19, to be determined | at DAL | Television: to be determined
(1) Vancouver Canucks vs. (2) Edmonton Oilers
Game 1: | Wednesday May 8, 10 p.m. | at VAN | Television: ESPN
Game 2: | Friday May 10, 10 p.m. | at VAN | Television: TNT
Game 3: | Sunday May 12 7 p.m. | at EDM | Television: SCT
Game 4: | Tuesday May 14, to be determined | at EDM | Television: ESPN
Game 5*: | Thursday May 16, to be determined | at VAN | Television: to be determined
Game 6*: | Saturday May 18, to be determined | at EDM | Television: to be determined
Game 7*: | Monday May 20, to be determined | at VAN | Television: to be determined
First round schedule
Below are the scores from the first round of the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Eastern Conference
(1) New York Rangers vs. (WC2) Washington Capitals
Game 1: | Rangers 4, Capitals 1 | to summarize
Game 2: | Rangers 4, Capitals 3 | to summarize
Game 3: | Rangers 3, Capitals 1 | to summarize
Game 4: | Rangers 4, Capitals 2 | to summarize
(2) Carolina Hurricanes vs. (3) New York Islanders
Game 1: | Hurricanes 3, Islanders 1 | to summarize
Game 2: | Hurricanes 5, Islanders 3 | to summarize
Game 3: | Hurricanes 3, Islanders 2 | to summarize
Game 4: | Islanders 3, Hurricanes 2 (2OT) | to summarize
Game 5: | Hurricanes 6, Islanders 3 | to summarize
(1) Florida Panthers vs. (WC1) Tampa Bay Lightning
Game 1: | Panthers 3, Lightning 2 | to summarize
Game 2: | Panthers 3, Lightning 2 (OT) | to summarize
Game 3: | Panthers 5, Lightning 3 | to summarize
Game 4: | Lightning 6, Panthers 3 | to summarize
Game 5: | Panthers 6, Lightning 1 | to summarize
(2) Boston Bruins vs. (3) Toronto Maple Leafs
Game 1: | Bruins 5, Maple Leafs 1 | to summarize
Game 2: | Maple Leafs 3, Bruins 2 | to summarize
Game 3: | Bruins 4, Maple Leafs 2 | to summarize
Game 4: | Bruins 3, Maple Leafs 1 | to summarize
Game 5: | Maple Leafs 2, Bruins 1 (OT) | to summarize
Game 6: | Maple Leafs 2, Bruins 1| to summarize
Game 7: | Bruins 2, Maple Leafs 1 (OT) | to summarize
Western Conference
(1) Dallas Stars vs. (WC2) Vegas Golden Knights
Game 1: | Golden Knights 4, Stars 3 | to summarize
Game 2: | Golden Knights 2, Stars 1 | to summarize
Game 3: | Stars 3, Golden Knights 2 (OT) | to summarize
Game 4: | Stars 4, Golden Knights 2 | to summarize
Game 5: | Stars 3, Golden Knights 2 | to summarize
Game 6: | Golden Knights 2, Stars 0 | to summarize
Game 7: | Stars 2, Golden Knights 1| to summarize
(2) Winnipeg Jets vs. (3) Colorado Avalanche
Game 1: | Jets 7, Avalanche 6 | to summarize
Game 2: | Avalanche 5, Jets 2 | to summarize
Game 3: | Avalanche 6, Jets 2 | to summarize
Game 4: | Avalanche 5, Jets 1 | to summarize
Game 5: | Avalanche 6, Jets 3 | to summarize
(1) Vancouver Canucks vs. (WC1) Nashville Predators
Game 1: | Canucks 4, Predators 2 | to summarize
Game 2: | Predators 4, Canucks 1 | to summarize
Game 3: | Canucks 2, Predators 1 | to summarize
Game 4: | Canucks 4, Predators 3 (OT) | to summarize
Game 5: | Predators 2, Canucks 1 | to summarize
Game 6: | Canucks 1, Predators 0 | to summarize
(2) Edmonton Oilers vs. (3) Los Angeles Kings
Game 1: | Oilers 7, Kings 4 | to summarize
Game 2: | Kings 5, Oilers 4 (OT) | to summarize
Game 3: | Oilers 6, Kings 1 | to summarize
Game 4: | Oilers 1, Kings 0 | to summarize
Game 5: | Oilers 4, Kings 3 | to summarize
When are the NHL Stanley Cup Finals?
The Stanley Cup Finals are currently scheduled to begin on June 3, 2024. This date could change depending on the length of the Stanley Cup Conference Finals.
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