How to watch the Boston Bruins vs. Florida Panthers NHL Playoffs game tonight: Game 1 livestream options, more

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The second round of the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs is on. The Boston Bruins face the Florida Panthers tonight in Game 1 of the teams' NHL Playoffs series.

Keep reading for all the ways you can watch the first game of the exciting Bruins vs. Panthers NHL Playoffs series tonight, even if you don't have cable.

How and when to watch Game 1 of the Boston Bruins vs. Florida Panthers NHL Playoffs series

Game 1 of the Boston Bruins vs. Florida Panthers NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs series will be played Monday, May 6, 2024 at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT). The game will air on ESPN and stream on the platforms featured below.

How to watch the Boston Bruins vs. Florida Panthers game without cable

If your cable subscription doesn't carry ESPN, 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 the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs without cable.

Save $25 on Sling TV: The most cost-effective way to stream the Bruins vs. Panthers game

If you don't have cable and you want to watch the NHL Playoffs, 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 Bruins vs. Panthers game live for free

You can watch this year's playoffs 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 Bruins vs. Panthers game for free with Fubo



You can today's game on Fubo. Fubo is a sports-centric streaming service that offers access to access to local network affiliates, ESPN and more. To watch the NHL Playoffs without cable, start a seven-day free trial of Fubo. You can begin watching immediately on your TV, phone, tablet or computer. In addition to NHL hockey, you'll have access to NFL football, MLB, NBA, NASCAR, MLS and international soccer games. Fubo's Pro Tier is priced at $80 per month after your free seven-day trial.

Sports fans will want to consider adding on the $7.99 per month Fubo Extra package, which includes MLB Network, NBA TV, NHL Network, Tennis Channel, SEC Network and more channels with live games. Or upgrade to the Fubo Elite tier and get all the Fubo Extra channels, plus the ability to stream in 4K, starting at $90 per month ($70 for the first month).
• There are no contracts with Fubo, you can cancel anytime.
• The Pro tier includes over 190 channels, so there's something for everyone to enjoy.
• Fubo includes most channels you'll need to watch live sports, including CBS (not available through Sling TV).
• All tiers come with 1,000 hours of cloud-based DVR recording.
• Stream on your TV, phone, tablet and other devices.

See the latest NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs gear at Fanatics

Rooting from home is more fun while repping your team with the latest NHL fan gear. Fanatics is our first stop for the newest NHL fan gear, our go-to for the latest drop of NHL Playoffs and NHL Finals merch like jerseys, commemorative T-shirts, hats and more. Fanatics also has just-released NFL Draft jerseys, like No. 1 overall draft pick Caleb Williams' new Chicago Bears jersey.

The second round of the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs is a best-of-seven series beginning on May 5, 2024.

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

Game 1: | Rangers 4, Hurricanes 3 | Recap

Game 2: | Tuesday, May 7, 7 p.m. | at NY | TV: ESPN

Game 3: | Thursday, May 9 7 p.m. | at CAR | TV: TNT

Game 4: | Saturday, May 11, TBD | at CAR | TV: TNT

Game 5*: | Monday, May 13, TBD | at NY | TV: TBD

Game 6*: | Thursday, May 16, TBD | at CAR | TV: TBD

Game 7*: | Saturday, May 18, TBD | at NY | TV: TBD

Game 1: | Monday, May 6, 8 p.m. | at FLA | TV: ESPN

Game 2: | Wednesday, May 8, 7:30 p.m. | at FLA | TV: ESPN

Game 3: | Friday, May 10 7 p.m. | at BOS | TV: TNT

Game 4: | Sunday, May 12, TBD | at BOS | TV: TBS

Game 5*: | Tuesday, May 14, TBD | at FLA | TV: TBD

Game 6*: | Friday, May 17, TBD | at BOS | TV: TBD

Game 7*: | Sunday, May 19, TBD | at FLA | TV: TBD

Game 1: | Tuesday, May 7, 9:30 p.m. | at DAL | TV: ESPN

Game 2: | Thursday, May 9, 9:30 p.m. | at DAL | TV: TNT

Game 3: | Saturday, May 11 7 p.m. | at COL | TV: TNT

Game 4: | Monday, May 13, TBD | at COL | TV: ESPN

Game 5*: | Wednesday, May 15, TBD | at DAL | TV: TBD

Game 6*: | Friday, May 17, TBD | at COL | TV: TBD

Game 7*: | Sunday, May 19, TBD | at DAL | TV: TBD

Game 1: | Wednesday, May 8, 10 p.m. | at VAN | TV: ESPN

Game 2: | Friday, May 10, 10 p.m. | at VAN | TV: TNT

Game 3: | Sunday, May 12 7 p.m. | at EDM | TV: TBS

Game 4: | Tuesday, May 14, TBD | at EDM | TV: ESPN

Game 5*: | Thursday, May 16, TBD | at VAN | TV: TBD

Game 6*: | Saturday, May 18, TBD | at EDM | TV: TBD

Game 7*: | Monday, May 20, TBD | at VAN | TV: TBD

Below is the scores for the first round of the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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.