The Islanders and Hurricanes meet in Game 5 tonight. Here's how to watch the NHL Playoff series at home.
The New York Islanders face the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5 of their first-round 2024 NHL Playoffs series tonight. Leading the best-of-seven series 3-1, Carolina now returns to their home ice with a chance to eliminate the third-seeded Islanders.
Watch the Playoffs on Sling TV
The Islanders lived to fight another day after picking up a 3-2 win in double overtime against the second-seeded Hurricanes in Game 4 on Saturday. Will Carolina close things out at home tonight? Here's everything you need to know about how to watch the New York Islanders vs. Carolina Hurricanes NHL playoff game, including the full schedule and best livestream options.
How to Watch the New York Islanders vs. Carolina Hurricanes NHL Playoffs Without Cable
Game 5 of the New York Islanders vs. Carolina Hurricanes NHL Playoffs series will air on TBS. If you don't have cable, you can watch the game on Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, or FuboTV — all detailed below.
Watch the Islanders vs. Hurricanes 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 TBS 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 Islanders vs. Hurricanes Game for free on FuboTV
With FuboTV's sports-focused live TV streaming service, you'll get access to TBS 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 Islanders vs. Hurricanes 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 Islanders vs. Hurricanes NHL Playoff Game 5?
Game 5 of the New York Islanders vs. Carolina Hurricanes NHL Playoffs series will be played on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. ET (4:30 p.m. PT).
New York Islanders vs. Carolina Hurricanes 2024 NHL Playoffs Schedule
Below, check out the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs schedule for the first-round series between the New York Islanders and Carolina Hurricanes. Find the full NHL schedule here.
Game 1: Saturday, April 20 at 5 p.m. ET (TBS)
Game 2: Monday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2)
Game 3: Thursday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m ET (ESPN2)
Game 4: Saturday, April 27 at 2 p.m. ET (TBS)
Game 5: Tuesday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m. ET (TBS)
Game 6: Thursday, May 2 at TBD*
Game 7: Saturday, May 4 at 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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