How to watch NHL playoffs: schedule, TV channel, live stream on Sling

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We are on step closer to one team raising the Stanley Cup. The NHL playoffs are on! The Stanley Cup playoffs will kick off on Saturday, April 19 with the first match between the Winnipeg Jets and the St. Louis Blues. You don't have to miss a second either, all of the NHL playoffs games will be available through a Sling TV subscription.

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Here's how to watch all of the NHL playoffs from the Los Angeles Kings to the Montreal Canadiens on Sling:

Watch the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs on Sling

What channel are the NHL playoffs on?

The first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs will begin on Saturday, April 19. Games will air on ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, TruTV and Max. Depending on how many games are needed in each series, one team will raise the Stanley Cup by June 23.

How to watch the NHL playoffs with Sling

Without cable, you will need a subscription to watch the NHL playoffs. Sling offers you access to plenty of live sports. Unlike some other cord-cutting streaming services, Sling carries TNT, TBS, TruTV and other Warner Bros. and Discovery owned networks.

What's the difference between Sling Blue and Sling Orange

Sling Orange: The Sling Orange package has over 30 channels, including popular networks like ESPN, Disney Channel, CNN and HGTV. This is a popular pick for families and sports fans who want access to live game coverage and kid-friendly content. Sling Orange allows streaming on one device. Save 50% on your first month and pay just $23.
Sling Blue: With more than 45 channels, Sling Blue caters to a wider audience with major networks like FOX, NBC, Bravo and National Geographic. This package is perfect for those who enjoy a nice mix of news, reality television and lifestyle programming. Sling Blue allows streaming on up to three devices. Save 50% on your first month and pay just $23.

Live sports on Sling TV

Sling Orange and Sling Blue get you plenty of access to live sports, but for the true sports fans out there check out the Sports Extra package. When paired with Sling Blue, the total cost of your first month would be just $31 and includes NFL Red Zone, Big Ten Network, Golf Channel, NBA TV, NHL Network, MLB Network, Tennis Channel and many more sports channels.

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Don't miss a moment, or your favorite shows

You don't have to miss a moment of live sports, like the NHL and NBA playoffs starting April 19. But, you can also make sure to watch every episode of your favorite shows like The Last of Us, by adding your Max subscription to your Sling TV subscription. If you want it all, here's what it will cost you (hint, it's still cheaper than cable):

Sling Orange + Blue with the Sports Extra Package and Max: With this combo deal, you get all 46 channels on Sling Blue and Sling Orange, including the 22 exclusive channels. Plus, adding the Sports Extra Package still gives you more in-depth sports channels like MLB Network, NBA TV and NHL Network, along with the ESPN-suite. Plus, you can stream the highly-anticipated season two of HBO's The Last of Us. You will still get 50% of your base subscription (Orange + Blue) and pay just $57.49 your first month (normally $87.98).

NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round matchups, schedule, time

Winnipeg Jets vs. St. Louis Blues NHL playoff schedule

Game 1: Blues at Jets, April 19, 5 p.m. ET - TNT, truTV, Max
Game 2: Blues at Jets, April 21, 6:30 p.m. ET - ESPN2
Game 3: Jets at Blues, April 24, 8:30 p.m. ET - ESPN2
Game 4: Jets at Blues, April 27, 12 p.m. ET - TBS, truTV, Max
Game 5*: Blues at Jets, Wednesday, April 30 - TBD
Game 6*: Jets at Blues, Friday, May 2 -TBD
Game 7*: Blues at Jets, Sunday, May 4 - TBD

Dallas Stars vs. Colorado Avalanche NHL playoff schedule

Game 1: Avalanche at Stars, April 19, 7:30 p.m. ET - TNT, truTV, Max
Game 2: Avalanche at Stars, April 21, 8:30 p.m. ET - ESPN
Game 3: Stars at Avalanche, April 23, 8:30 p.m. ET - ESPN
Game 4: Stars at Avalanche, April 26, 8:30 p.m. ET - TBS, truTV, Max
Game 5*: Avalanche at Stars, Monday, April 28 - TBD
Game 6*: Stars at Avalanche, Thursday, May 1 - TBD
Game 7*: Avalanche at Stars, Saturday, May 3 - TBD

Vegas Golden Knights vs. Minnesota Wild NHL playoff schedule

Game 1: Wild at Golden Knights, April 20, 9 p.m. ET - ESPN
Game 2: Wild at Golden Knights, April 22, 10 p.m. ET - ESPN
Game 3: Golden Knights at Wild, April 24, 8 p.m. ET - TBS, truTV, Max
Game 4: Golden Knights at Wild, April 26, 3 p.m. ET - TBS, truTV, Max
Game 5*: Wild at Golden Knights, Tuesday, April 29 - TBD
Game 6*: Golden Knights at Wild, Thursday, May 1 - TBD
Game 7*: Wild at Golden Knights, Saturday, May 3 - TBD

Los Angeles Kings vs. Edmonton Oilers NHL playoff schedule

Game 1: Oilers at Kings, April 21, 9 p.m. ET - ESPN2
Game 2: Oilers at Kings, April 23, 9 p.m. ET - TBS, Max
Game 3: Kings at Oilers, April 25, 9 p.m. ET - TNT, truTV, Max
Game 4: Kings at Oilers, April 27, 8:30 p.m. ET - TBS, truTV, Max
Game 5*: Oilers at Kings, Tuesday, April 29 - TBD
Game 6*: Kings at Oilers, Thursday, May 1 - TBD
Game 7*: Oilers at Kings, Saturday, May 3 - TBD

Washington Capitals vs. Montreal Canadiens NHL playoff schedule

Game 1: Canadiens at Capitals, April 21, 6 p.m. ET - ESPN
Game 2: Canadiens at Capitals, April 23, 6 p.m. ET - ESPN
Game 3: Capitals at Canadiens, April 25, 6 p.m. ET - TNT, truTV, Max
Game 4: Capitals at Canadiens, April 27, 5:30 p.m. ET - TBS, truTV, Max
Game 5*: Canadiens at Capitals, Wednesday, April 30 - TBD
Game 6*: Capitals at Canadiens, Friday, May 2 - TBD
Game 7*: Canadiens/at Capitals, Sunday, May 4 - TBD

Carolina Hurricanes vs. New Jersey Devils NHL playoff schedule

Game 1: Devils at Hurricanes, April 20, 2 p.m. ET - ESPN
Game 2: Devils at Hurricanes, April 22, 5 p.m. ET - ESPN
Game 3: Hurricanes at Devils, April 25, 7 p.m. ET - TBS, Max
Game 4: Hurricanes at Devils, April 27, 2:30 p.m. ET - TBS, truTV, Max
Game 5*: Devils at Hurricanes, Tuesday, April 29 - TBD
Game 6*: Hurricanes at Devils, Friday, May 2 - TBD
Game 7*: Devils at Hurricanes, Sunday, May 4 - TBD

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Ottawa Senators NHL playoff schedule

Game 1: Senators at Maple Leafs, April 20, 6 p.m. ET - ESPN2
Game 2: Senators at Maple Leafs, April 22, 6:30 p.m. ET - ESPN2
Game 3: Maple Leafs at Senators, April 24, 6 p.m. ET - ESPN2
Game 4: Maple Leafs at Senators, April 26, 6 p.m. ET - TBS, truTV, Max
Game 5*: Senators at Maple Leafs, Tuesday, April 29 - TBD
Game 6*: Maple Leafs at Senators, Thursday, May 1 - TBD
Game 7*: Senators at Maple Leafs, Saturday, May 3 - TBD

Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Florida Panthers NHL playoff schedule

Game 1: Panthers at Lightning, Tuesday, April 22, 8:30 p.m. ET - ESPN
Game 2: Panthers at Lightning, Thursday, April 24, 6:30 p.m. ET - TBS, truTV, MAX
Game 3: Lightning at Panthers, Saturday, April 26, 1 p.m. ET - TBS, truTV, MAX
Game 4: Lightning at Panthers, Monday, April 28 - TBD
Game 5*: Panthers at Lightning, Wednesday, April 30 - TBD
Game 6*: Lightning at Panthers, Friday, May 2 - TBD
Game 7*: Panthers at Lightning, Sunday, May 4 - TBD

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