Why You Can Trust CNET NHL Playoffs 2022: Livestream the Rangers vs. Lightning Game 6 Tonight on ESPN
The Tampa Bay Lightning, back-to-back Stanley Cup Champions, look to close out the New York Rangers in the Eastern Conference final.
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Three teams are left in the chase for the 2022 Stanley Cup. The Colorado Avalanche booked their ticket to the Stanley Cup Final by sweeping the Edmonton Oilers in four games. They await the winner of the Eastern Conference finals between the New York Rangers and the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Lightning are looking to become the first team to win three consecutive championships since the New York Islanders won four straight in the early 1980s. After a rocky start, the Lightning battled back from a 2-0 deficit and are now one win away from closing out the series and heading back to the Stanley Cup Finals for the third year in a row.
Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals between the New York Rangers and the Tampa Bay Lightning begins tonight at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT) on ESPN.
The remainder of the Eastern Conference finals will air on ESPN. With live TV streaming services, cord-cutters can watch live TV without a cable subscription. Here's everything you need to know about how to watch or stream the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
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The New York Rangers face off against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Eastern Conference finals.
NHL Playoffs FAQ
Which channels are broadcasting playoff games?
The remaining games of the Eastern Conference finals will air on ESPN in the US.
The Stanley Cup Final will air on ESPN and ABC in the US and on Sportsnet in Canada.
How can I stream the games on my phone?
If you have a live TV streaming service (like Sling TV, YouTube TV or one of the ones below), you can use its app. If you have cable or satellite, you can use your provider's app or one of the following (after logging in with your cable provider's credentials):
- For TNT games, you will need the Watch TNT app. Click on the "person" icon in the lower right and sign in under the section "Sign in with your TV provider."
- For ESPN and ABC games, use the ESPN app. Click the gear icon in the upper right and then select "Manage TV provider."
In all cases, you will need to have a TV package that includes ABC, ESPN and TNT to be able to watch NHL playoff games using these apps.
How to watch, livestream the 2022 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs
As these games all air nationally, the best way to catch all the hockey action live, without cable, is with a live TV streaming service.
YouTube TV costs $65 a month and offers all the channels you'll need for playoffs.
Sling TV's Orange plan includes ESPN, ESPN 2, TBS and TNT. While Sling lacks access to ABC, you can watch those games using the simulcast stream available on ESPN3.
DirecTV Stream's cheapest, $70-a-month Plus package includes ESPN, ABC and TNT.
Hulu Plus Live TV costs $70 a month and carries ESPN, ESPN 2, ABC, TBS and TNT.
FuboTV costs $70 per month and includes ABC and ESPN, but not TNT or TBS.
Most live TV streaming services offer a free trial or discounts during the first month and allow you to cancel anytime, and all require a solid internet connection. Looking for more information? Check out our live TV streaming services guide.