The Hurricanes and Rangers meet in Game 1 of Round 2. Here's how to watch the NHL Playoff series at home.
The highly anticipated second-round Stanley Cup Playoff series between the Carolina Hurricanes and New York Rangers starts today. It's a battle between two of the best leagues in the East, with the winner moving on to the Eastern Conference Final. Puck-drop from Madison Square Garden is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET.
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The top-seeded Rangers swept the Washington Capitals in the first round while the Hurricanes defeated the New York Islanders in five games. Who will win this series? Here's everything you need to know about how to watch the Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Rangers NHL playoff game, including the full series schedule and best livestream options.
How to Watch the Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Rangers NHL Playoffs Without Cable
Game 1 of the Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Rangers NHL Playoffs series will air on ESPN. If you don't have cable, you can watch today's matchup with a live TV streaming subscription to Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, or FuboTV.
Watch the Hurricanes vs. Rangers Game on Sling TV
Sling TV is the best budget option for streaming the NHL playoffs without cable. Right now, there is a Sling TV deal offering $25 off your first month — bringing the Orange package with ESPN down to just $15 and the comprehensive Orange + Blue package to $35.
Sling TV comes with 50 hours of free cloud-based DVR recording space, perfect for recording the any hockey games when you're not home to watch them live.
Watch the NHL Playoffs on Sling TV
With its Orange + Blue plan, Sling TV offers access to ABC, ESPN and TNT to watch the Stanley Cup playoffs without cable. Right now, you can get 50% off your first month of Sling TV for $30.
Watch the Hurricanes vs. Rangers Game for free on FuboTV
With FuboTV's sports-focused live TV streaming service, you'll get access to ESPN and over 200 other channels. A Fubo subscription costs $79.99 per month, but the streamer is offering a seven-day free trial right now. Grab the free trial offer to stream today's Lightning vs. Hurricanes NHL playoff game for free.
Watch the NHL Playoffs on FuboTV
Hockey fans can stream playoff games on ESPN, ESPN 2, and ABC with FuboTV. You can grab the seven-day free trial to test FuboTV before committing to the live TV streaming service.
Watch the Hurricanes vs. Rangers Game for free on Hulu + Live TV
With Hulu's live TV streaming service, you'll get access to ESPN, TNT, TBS and ABC along with over 90 other channels. Stream the NHL playoffs or watch on-demand whenever and wherever you want. Right now, you can get Hulu + Live TV, Disney+ and ESPN+, all with ads, for $76.99 per month after 3-day free trial.
Watch the NHL Playoffs on Hulu + Live TV
Catch all the action on ESPN, TNT and ABC with a subscription to Hulu + Live TV. You'll also get access to over 90 live channels plus Hulu’s entire streaming library now with access to Disney+ and ESPN+.
What time is the Hurricanes vs. Rangers NHL Playoff Game today?
Game 1 of the Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Rangers NHL Playoffs series will be played on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 4 p.m. ET (1 p.m. PT).
What channel is the Hurricanes vs. Rangers NHL Playoff Game on?
The Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Rangers game at Madison Square Garden will be broadcast live by ESPN.
Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Rangers 2024 NHL Playoffs Schedule
Below, check out the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs schedule for the second-round series between the Carolina Hurricanes and New York Rangers. Find the full NHL schedule here.
Game 1: Hurricanes at Rangers, Sunday, May 5, 4 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Game 2: Hurricanes at Rangers, TBD
Game 3: Rangers at Hurricanes, TBD
Game 4: Rangers at Hurricanes, TBD
Game 5: Hurricanes at Rangers, TBD*
Game 6: Rangers at Hurricanes, TBD*
Game 7: Hurricanes at Rangers, TBD*
* = If necessary
When is the 2024 Stanley Cup Final?
The National Hockey League set a tentative start date of Wednesday, June 3, 2024 for the start of the Stanley Cup Final, but is subject to change based on how long the Eastern and Western Conference finals take. The Stanley Cup Final is expected to conclude no later than Monday, June 17.
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