\n\tFor the postseason, NHL games are spread over five networks, including ESPN<\/a>, ESPN2, ABC, TNT and truTV, as well as streaming services, like ESPN Unlimited<\/a> and HBO Max<\/a>. If you want to catch games, there are a number of ways to watch online.<\/p>\n \t\tWhen Are the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs?\t<\/p>\n \n\tThe NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs games are scheduled on Saturday, Apr. 18 and run until the NHL Stanley Cup Final in June.\u00a0Check out a complete NHL Playoffs season schedule here<\/a>.<\/p>\n \t\tHow to Watch the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs on TV\t<\/p>\n \n\tThankfully, even without cable, you don\u2019t have to miss any of the action. You can access games on your TV with one of these many affordable TV antennas<\/a>, and playoff games are available to livestream online on a variety of platforms, such as DirecTV<\/a>, Sling TV<\/a>, Hulu + Live TV<\/a> and others. All of these services (with the exception of Sling) offer free trials<\/a> that you can use to livestream NHL games online for free.<\/p>\n \t\tHow to Watch NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Online: Livestream Hockey Without Cable\t<\/p>\n \n\tScroll down and check out the best ways to livestream the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs this season.<\/p>\n \t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\tDirecTV<\/p>\n \n\tDirecTV\u2019s Choice Package<\/a> is one of the best ways for cable-cutters to access live sports<\/a> and TV from home. Starting at $59.99 for the first month of service ($94.99\/month afterwards), you get access to more than 125 channels. For the NHL Playoffs, you\u2019ll get access to games broadcasting on ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, TNT and truTV.<\/p>\n \t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\tSling TV<\/p>\n \n\tSling<\/a> is one of the best options for affordable live streaming with the Sling Orange + Blue<\/a> package going for half off your first month of service. The package includes ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, TNT and truTV. NHL fans can add the Sports Extra<\/a> package to their plan for an additional $11\/month to get access to the NHL Network.<\/p>\n \n\tPlease note: Pricing and channel availability are subject to your local TV market.<\/p>\n \t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\tHulu<\/p>\n \n\tStarting at $89.99\/month, Hulu + Live TV<\/a> is a great option for live channel streaming NHL games with access to SPN, ESPN2, ABC, TNT and truTV, along with more than 125 other channels, as well as access to hit originals on Disney+, Hulu and ESPN Unlimited<\/a>.<\/p>\n \t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\tFubo<\/p>\n \n\tFubo<\/a> is one of the best options for streaming NHL games because it\u2019s the most comprehensive. The service features all four networks that broadcast games, including SPN, ESPN2 and ABC (no TNT and truTV). It even has more than 200 live TV channels for cable-free streaming. The streamer offers a 5-day free trial<\/a> to try out the service before you commit.<\/p>\n \t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\tESPN<\/p>\n \n\tESPN Unlimited<\/a> includes everything ESPN has to offer, including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, ESPN on ABC, ESPN Deportes, SECN, ACCN, SECN+, ACCNX and ESPN+. It includes live NHL games, as part of its service. You\u2019ll get access to other sports leagues, like UFC, F1, MLB, NHL, La Liga and others. ESPN Unlimited<\/a> goes for $29.99\/month. You can get ESPN Unlimited<\/a> bundles with Disney+ and Hulu for same price, $34.99\/month.<\/p>\n \t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\tHBO Max<\/p>\n \n\tWhile HBO Max<\/a> doesn\u2019t offer a free trial, the streaming service starts at $10.99\/month for the ad-supported plan. To go ad-free, prices jump up to $18.49\/month or $22.99\/month for ad-free programming in 4K Ultra HD. However, you can also get HBO Max bundle with Hulu and Disney+<\/a> starting at $19.99\/month.<\/p>\n \n\tSign up to watch \u201cNHL on TNT\u201d online, along with other TV shows, like \u201cPeacemaker,\u201d \u201cThe Penguin,\u201d \u201cThe Gilded Age,\u201d \u201cQuiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV,\u201d \u201cHacks,\u201d and \u201cCurb Your Enthusiasm\u201d and hit movies, like \u201cSuperman,\u201d \u201cWarfare,\u201d \u201cSinners\u201d and others. 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