LOS ANGELES – Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers face the Los Angeles Kings for Game 5 in quarterfinals of the NHL Playoffs today – Tuesday, April 29 – at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. The matchup is available on multiple streaming services for free.
Today’s playoff matchup will broadcast live on TBS with the puck dropping at 10 p.m. Eastern (7 p.m. Pacific). Fans who have parted ways with their local cable provider can catch the action by utilizing streaming alternatives like DirecTV Stream, which offers a free trial.
Sling TV is also offering promotional discounts for new customers.
How do I watch Oilers vs. Kings Game 5 for free?
You can watch Oilers-Kings for free by utilizing a free trial from DirecTV Stream
Streaming serviceMonthly PriceFree trial LengthDiscountDirecTV Stream$74.99Yes5-dayNoSling TV $45.99NoN/AHalf off first month
Here’s what to know:
The Oilers pulled off a 4-3 overtime victory in their home stomping grounds. Edmonton tied it with 29 seconds left in regulation. The Kings botched a 3-1 lead after 40 minutes of action.
Edmonton’s Leon Draisaitl has an 18-game point streak against the Kings in the playoffs, tallying 17 goals and 18 assists. He has three goals and six assists in this series. Draisaitl nailed the overtime winner to go along with three assists in Game 4.
The Oilers’ power play has emerged with four goals in their last two games.
Edmonton is 6-4 against Los Angeles over the last four seasons in the playoffs.
Los Angeles’ Adrian Kempe could be the key. He was silenced in Game 4 after notching nine points in the first three games, including four goals and five assists.
The Kings’ Jordan Spence will return to the lineup after sitting out Game 4.
The home team has won every matchup in the series.
The team that wins Game 5 in a best-of-seven series (357-94) has emerged victorious 79.2% of the time
Watch Oilers vs. Kings Game 5 for free on DirecTV Stream
What are the latest odds for Oilers vs. Kings Game 5?
Moneyline: EDM: (+105), LOS: (-125)
Puck spread: EDM: +1.5, LOS: -1.5
Over/Under: 6.5
Here’s more information on how to watch Oilers-Kings on TV and streaming services:
What: NHL Playoffs West Quarterfinals Game 5: Edmonton Oilers vs. Los Angeles Kings
When: Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Time: 10 p.m. Eastern (7 p.m. Pacific)
Where: Crypto.com Arena | Los Angeles, Calif.
Channel: TBS
Best streaming options: DirecTV Stream (free trial) and Sling TV (half off first month)
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