The NHL postseason is picking up with Game 3 of the 2025 Western Conference Final, streaming on ESPN+, and airing on ABC. With a trip to the Stanley Cup Finals on the line, the Edmonton Oilers host the Dallas Stars for an exciting game on the ice. Here’s how to watch live. 

When to Watch the 2025 Western Conference Finals

Game: Stars at Oilers (Game 3)

Time: 3:00 PM ET

Where to Watch: ABC

Where to Stream: Live on ESPN+

How to Watch the NHL Playoffs

Games will air on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, truTV, TNT, and TBS. You can watch with DIRECTV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV, with limited matchups streaming on  ESPN+, Fubo and Max.

Watch the NHL Playoffs Live on DIRECTV

Starting at $86.99 per month, the Entertainment plan from DIRECTV will give you access to NHL games live on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, TBS, truTV and over 90 channels. There are no contracts, no hidden fees, and a subscription includes unlimited cloud DVR storage.

For a limited time, you can get the DIRECTV Choice package of more than 125 channels for only $59.99 for the first month. That’s $30 off the original price of $89.99 per month and you get $10 off the second and third months.

DIRECTV also offers a MySports package, a skinny bundle of over 20 sports-only channels, including ABC, ESPN, TNT, ESPN2, ESPNEWS, ESPNU, and in select markets ABC for $69.99 per month. The bundle also includes thousands of hours of live sports, exclusive content and more on ESPN+.

New subscribers can take advantage of a 5-day free trial before subscribing.

Watch NHL Playoff Games Live on Sling TV

Subscribe to Sling Orange & Blue to stream the NHL Playoffs on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, TBS, truTV in a lineup of over 40 channels for only $61 per month. Record the games and your favorite shows and movies with 50 hours of DVR storage.

New subscribers can get half off of their first month for a limited time.

Watch NHL Playoff Games Live On Fubo

Known as a sports-oriented streaming service, you can find ABC and all of the ESPN family of networks on Fubo. The Pro plan starts at $84.99 per month and includes a lineup of over 190 channels and 100+ live sporting events.

Fubo doesn’t carry TNT, TBS, or truTV but those games are available to watch live on Max.

Each Fubo plan includes on-demand shows and movies, the ability to record unlimited hours with cloud DVR, and you can stream on 10 screens simultaneously.

Watch the NHL Playoffs on Max

TNT Sports, is available with the Max Standard plan for $16.99 per month or $139.99 yearly to watch live sports on Max. 

Watch the NHL Playoff Games Live on Hulu + Live TV

ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, TNT, TBS, truTV are part of a channel lineup of over 95 channels. For only $82.99 per month, the service offers unlimited access to the Hulu library, Disney+, and live sports on ESPN+ for no additional charge. Record your favorite shows, movies, and much more for up to 9 months with unlimited DVR storage.

New subscribers can try Hulu + Live TV for free for three days.

Watch the NHL Playoffs Live on YouTube TV

Stream over 100 channels, including ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, TBS, truTV with YouTube TV for only $82.99 per month. The service includes unlimited DVR, so you can rewatch your library of content and the ability to share 6 accounts per household.

Try YouTube TV for free and save $46 over two months when you sign up by July 31.

2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs: NHL Conference Finals Schedule

Eastern Conference Finals Schedule

Where to Watch: All games will air on TNT, truTV and stream live on Max.

Game 1: Panthers at Hurricanes – Tuesday, May 20, 8 p.m. ET

Game 2: Panthers at Hurricanes – Thursday, May 22, 8 p.m. ET

Game 3: Hurricanes at Panthers – Saturday, May 24, 8 p.m. ET

Game 4: Hurricanes at Panthers – Monday, May 26, 8 p.m. ET

*Game 5: Panthers at Hurricanes – Wednesday, May 28, 8 p.m. ET

*Game 6: Hurricanes at Panthers – Friday, May 30, 8 p.m. ET

*Game 7: Panthers at Hurricanes – Sunday, June 1, 8 p.m. ET

*If necessary

Western Conference Finals Schedule

All games will simulstream on ESPN+

Game 1: Oilers at Stars  – Wednesday, May 21, 8 p.m. ET on ESPN

Game 2: Oilers at Stars  –  Friday, May 23, 8 p.m. ET on ESPN

Game 3: Stars at Oilers  – Sunday, May 25, 3 p.m. ET on ABC

Game 4: Stars at Oilers  –  Tuesday, May 27, 8 p.m. ET on ESPN

*Game 5: Oilers at Stars  – Thursday, May 29, 8 p.m. ET on ESPN

*Game 6: Stars at Oilers  – Saturday, May 31, 8 p.m. ET on ABC

*Game 7: Oilers at Stars  – Monday, June 2, 8 p.m. ET on ESPN

*If necessary