How to watch the Dallas Stars vs. Vegas Golden Knights NHL Playoffs game tonight: Game 6 livestream options, more

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The Dallas Stars head to Sin City tonight to face the Vegas Golden Knights for Game 6 of the teams' NHL Playoffs series. The Stars lead the series 3-2, which means tonight's is a win-or-go-home game for the Golden Knights.

Keep reading below for how and when to watch tonight's Stars vs. Golden Knights game, even if you don't have cable.

How and when to watch Game 6 of the Dallas Stars vs. Vegas Golden Knights NHL Playoff series

Game 6 of the Dallas Stars vs. Vegan Golden Knights NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs series will be played Friday, May 3, 2024 at 10:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. PT). The game will air on TNT and stream on Sling TV and the live TV streaming platforms featured below.

How to watch the Dallas Stars vs. Vegas Golden Knights Game 6 without cable

If your cable subscription doesn't carry TNT, or you've cut the cord with your cable company, you can still watch the playoffs. Below are the platforms on which you can watch today's NHL Playoffs game.

Sling TV: The most cost-effective way to stream the Stars vs. Golden Knights game

If you don't have cable and you want to watch the today's game, one of the most cost-effective ways to stream playoff games is through a subscription to Sling TV. To watch hockey in the postseason, you'll need a subscription to the Orange + Blue tier. Also worth noting: Sling TV comes with 50 hours of cloud-based DVR recording space included, perfect for recording today's championship game.

Sling's Orange + Blue tier costs $60 per month, but the platform is currently offering $25 off the first month of any pricing tier, making the Orange + Blue tier $35 for the first month. You can cancel anytime.

Note: Because Sling TV doesn't carry CBS, you won't be able to watch CBS-aired programming like next year's NFL games on CBS. If you're looking for one live TV streaming platform to watch all your favorite sports, we suggest a subscription to Hulu + Live TV.
• There are 46 channels to watch in total, including ABC, NBC and Fox (where available).
• You get access to NHL games airing on TNT and TBS, which Fubo doesn't carry.

Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ bundle: Watch the Stars vs. Golden Knights Game 6 live for free

You can watch today's game with the Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ bundle. The bundle features 95 channels, including ABC, TNT, TBS, local network affiliates and ESPN. It also includes the ESPN+ streaming service. Unlimited DVR storage is also included. Watch the 2024 NHL Playoffs, MLB this season and network-aired NFL games next season with Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ bundle.

Hulu + Live TV comes bundled with ESPN+ and Disney+. It's priced at $77 per month after a three-day free trial.

Watch the Stars vs. Golden Knights game for free on Max

Max, formerly known as HBO Max, is known for streaming top-tier HBO content like "Succession" and "House of Dragon". Now, hockey fans can enjoy NHL Playoffs games on the streamer with the B/R sports add-on. You'll need a Max subscription to access B/R sports content like the NHL Playoffs and the NBA Playoffs. Some blackouts do apply.

A subscription to Max starts at $10 per month. The B/R sports add-on is currently free.

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The first round of the 2024 NHL Playoffs is a best-of-seven series beginning on April 20, 2024.

Below is the schedule for the first round of the 2024 NHL Playoffs. All times Eastern.

Game 1: | Golden Knights 4, Stars 3 | Recap

Game 2: | Golden Knights 2, Stars 1 | Recap

Game 3: | Stars 3, Golden Knights 2 (OT) | Recap

Game 4: | Stars 4, Golden Knights 2 | Recap

Game 5: | Stars 3, Golden Knights 2 | Recap

Game 6: | Friday, May 3, TBD | at VGK | TV: TNT

Game 7*: | Sunday, May 5, TBD | at DAL | TV: TBD

Game 1: | Canucks 4, Predators 2 | Recap

Game 2: | Predators 4, Canucks 1 | Recap

Game 3: | Canucks 2, Predators 1 | Recap

Game 4: | Canucks 4, Predators 3 (OT) | Recap

Game 5: | Predators 2, Canucks 1 | Recap

Game 6*: | Friday, May 3, TBD | at NSH | TV: TBD

Game 7*: | Sunday, May 5, TBD | at VAN | TV: TBD

When are the NHL Stanley Cup Finals?

The Stanley Cup Final is currently scheduled to begin on June 3, 2024. That date could change based on the duration of the Stanley Cup Conference finals.