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The Colorado Avalanche will face the Dallas Stars tonight in Game 1 of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs second round series. The Stars enter the game with a quick turnaround after a seven-game first-round series against the Las Vegas Golden Knights.
Keep reading to find out all the ways you can watch the Avalanche vs. Stars game in the second round of the NHL playoffs.
When and how to watch Colorado Avalanche vs. Dallas Stars NHL Playoff Game 1
Game 1 of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Series between the Colorado Avalanche and the Dallas Stars will be held on May 7, 2024 at 9:30 PM ET (6:30 PM PT). The game will be broadcast and streamed on ESPN. sling tv and the platforms introduced below.
How to watch Game 1 of Colorado Avalanche vs. Dallas Stars without cable
If your cable contract doesn't include ESPN or you cut ties with your cable company, you can still watch the playoffs. Below are the platforms where you can watch the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs without cable.
Sling TV: The most cost-effective way to stream Avalanche vs. Stars games
If you don't have cable and want to watch the NHL playoffs, one of the most cost-effective ways to stream playoff games is Subscription to Sling TV. To watch hockey in the postseason, you need an Orange + Blue tier subscription. Also worth noting: Sling TV comes with 50 hours of cloud-based DVR recording space, perfect for recording today's championship games.
Sling's Orange + Blue tier costs $60 per month, but the platform is currently offering $25 off the first month of any price tier, making the first month of the Orange + Blue tier $35. Masu. You can cancel at any time.
Key features of Sling TV Orange + Blue tier:
- Watch a total of 46 channels, including ABC, NBC, and Fox (where available).
- You can access NHL games broadcast on TNT and TBS, but not on Fubo.
- All subscription tiers include 50 hours of cloud-based DVR storage.
Watch Avalanche vs. Stars for free on Fubo
I can play today's game. Father and mother. Fubo is a sports-focused streaming service that provides access to local network affiliates, ESPN, and more. To watch the NHL playoffs without cable, start his 7-day free trial of Fubo. You can start watching immediately on your TV, smartphone, tablet, or computer. In addition to NHL hockey, NFL football, MLB, NBA, nascar, MLS and international soccer matches. Fubo's Pro Tier costs $80 per month after a 7-day free trial.
Sports fans may want to consider adding the $7.99/month Fubo Extra package, which includes MLB Network, NBA TV, NHL Network, Tennis Channel, SEC Network, and other channels for live games. Or, upgrade to the Fubo Elite tier and get all Fubo Extra channels plus the ability to stream in 4K starting at $90/month ($70 for first month).
Key features of FuboTV Pro Tier:
- Fubo has no contracts. You can cancel at any time.
- The Pro level includes over 190 channels, so there's something for everyone.
- Fubo includes most of the channels you need to watch live sports, including CBS (not available on Sling TV).
- All tiers come with 1,000 hours of cloud-based DVR recording.
- Stream on your TV, phone, tablet, and other devices.
Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ Bundle: Watch Avalanche vs. Stars live for free
This year's playoffs are Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ Bundle. This bundle includes 95 channels including ABC, TNT, TBS, local network affiliates, and ESPN. Also, ESPN+ streaming service. Also includes unlimited DVR storage. Watch the 2024 NHL Playoffs, this season's MLB, and next season's network-broadcast NFL games with the Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ bundle.
Hulu + Live TV bundles ESPN+ and Disney+. Price is $77 per month after a 3-day free trial.
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It's even more fun to cheer from home while rooting for your team with the latest NHL fan gear. Fanatics is your first stop for the latest NHL fan gear and the best place to shop for the latest in NHL Playoffs and NHL Finals merchandise, including jerseys, commemorative t-shirts, hats, and more. Fanatics also just released NFL Draft jerseys, including a new Chicago Bears jersey for No. 1 overall draft pick Caleb Williams.
2024 NHL Playoffs: Full Schedule
The second round of the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs is a best-of-seven series starting on May 5, 2024.
Second round schedule
Below is the schedule for the second round of the 2024 NHL Playoffs. Always east.
eastern conference
(1) New York Rangers vs. (2) Carolina Hurricanes
Game 1: | Rangers 4, Hurricanes 3 | Summary
Game 2: | Tuesday, May 7, 7:00 p.m. | In New York | TV: ESPN
Game 3: | Thursday, May 9th 7pm | In Car | TV: TNT
Game 4: | Saturday, May 11th, TBA | By Car | TV: TNT
Game 5*: | Monday, May 13th, TBA | In New York | TV: TBA
Game 6*: | Thursday, May 16th, TBA | By car | TV: TBA
Game 7*: | Saturday, May 18th, TBA | In New York | TV: TBA
(1) Florida Panthers vs. (2) Boston Bruins
Game 1: | Bruins 5, Panthers 1
Game 2: | Wednesday, May 8, 7:30 p.m. | On FLA | TV: ESPN
Game 3: | Friday, May 10th at 7pm | On BOS | TV: TNT
Game 4: | Sunday, May 12th, TBA | On BOS | TV: TBS
Game 5*: | Tuesday, May 14th, TBA | On FLA | TV: TBA
Game 6*: | Friday, May 17th, TBA | On BOS | TV: TBA
Game 7*: | Sunday, May 19th, TBA | On FLA | TV: TBA
The Bruins currently lead 1-0.
western conference
(1) Dallas Stars vs. (3) Colorado Avalanche
Game 1: | Tuesday, May 7th, 9:30pm | On DAL | TV: ESPN
Game 2: | Thursday, May 9th, 9:30pm | On DAL | TV: TNT
Game 3: | Saturday, May 11th at 7pm | On COL | TV: TNT
Game 4: | Monday, May 13th, TBA | On COL | TV: ESPN
Game 5*: | Wednesday, May 15th, TBA | On DAL | TV: TBA
Game 6*: | Friday, May 17th, TBA | On COL | TV: TBA
Game 7*: | Sunday, May 19th, TBA | On DAL | TV: TBA
(1) Vancouver Canucks vs. (2) Edmonton Oilers
Game 1: | Wednesday, May 8, 10pm | In the Van | TV: ESPN
Game 2: | Friday, May 10th, 10pm | In the Van | TV: TNT
Game 3: | Sunday, May 12th at 7pm | On EDM | TV: TBS
Game 4: | Tuesday, May 14, TBA | On EDM | TV: ESPN
Game 5*: | Thursday, May 16th, TBA | In the van | TV: TBA
Game 6*: | Saturday, May 18th, TBA | On EDM | TV: TBA
Game 7*: | Monday, May 20th, TBA | In the Van | TV: TBA
1st round results
Below are the first round scores of the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.
eastern conference
(1) New York Rangers vs. (WC2) Washington Capitals
Game 1: | Rangers 4, Capitals 1 | Summary
Game 2: | Rangers 4, Capitals 3 | Summary
Game 3: | Rangers 3, Capitals 1 | Summary
Game 4: | Rangers 4, Capitals 2 | Summary
(2) Carolina Hurricanes vs. (3) New York Islanders
Game 1: | Hurricanes 3, Islanders 1 | Summary
Game 2: | Hurricanes 5, Islanders 3 | Summary
Game 3: | Hurricanes 3, Islanders 2 | Summary
Game 4: | Islanders 3, Hurricanes 2 (2OT) | Recap
Game 5: | Hurricanes 6, Islanders 3 | Summary
(1) Florida Panthers vs. (WC1) Tampa Bay Lightning
Game 1: | Panthers 3, Lightning 2 | Summary
Game 2: | Panthers 3, Lightning 2 (OT) | Recap
Game 3: | Panthers 5, Lightning 3 | Summary
Game 4: | Lightning 6, Panthers 3 | Summary
Game 5: | Panthers 6, Lightning 1 | Summary
(2) Boston Bruins vs. (3) Toronto Maple Leafs
Game 1: | Bruins 5, Maple Leafs 1 | Summary
Game 2: | Maple Leafs 3, Bruins 2 | Summary
Game 3: | Bruins 4, Maple Leafs 2 | Summary
Game 4: | Bruins 3, Maple Leafs 1 | Summary
Game 5: | Maple Leafs 2, Bruins 1 (OT) | Summary
Game 6: | Maple Leafs 2, Bruins 1| Summary
Game 7: | Bruins 2, Maple Leafs 1 (OT) | Summary
western conference
(1) Dallas Stars vs. (WC2) Vegas Golden Knights
Game 1: | Golden Knights 4, Star 3 | Summary
Game 2: | Golden Knights 2, Stars 1 | Summary
Game 3: | Stars 3, Golden Knights 2 (OT) | Recap
Game 4: | Star 4, Golden Knights 2 | Summary
Game 5: | Star 3, Golden Knights 2 | Summary
Game 6: | Golden Knights 2, Stars 0 | Summary
Game 7: | Star 2, Golden Knights 1| Summary
(2) Winnipeg Jets vs. (3) Colorado Avalanche
Game 1: | Jets 7, Avalanche 6 | Summary
Game 2: | Avalanche 5, Jets 2 | Summary
Game 3: | Avalanche 6, Jets 2 | Summary
Game 4: | Avalanche 5, Jets 1 | Summary
Game 5: | Avalanche 6, Jets 3 | Summary
(1) Vancouver Canucks vs. (WC1) Nashville Predators
Game 1: | Canucks 4, Predators 2 | Summary
Game 2: | Predators 4, Canucks 1 | Summary
Game 3: | Canucks 2, Predators 1 | Summary
Game 4: | Canucks 4, Predators 3 (OT) | Summary
Game 5: | Predators 2, Canucks 1 | Summary
Game 6: | Canucks 1, Predators 0 | Summary
(2) Edmonton Oilers vs. (3) Los Angeles Kings
Game 1: | Oilers 7, Kings 4 | Summary
Game 2: | Kings 5, Oilers 4 (OT) | Summary
Game 3: | Oilers 6, Kings 1 | Summary
Game 4: | Oilers 1, Kings 0 | Summary
Game 5: | Oilers 4, Kings 3 | Summary
When is the NHL Stanley Cup Final?
The Stanley Cup Final is currently scheduled to begin on June 3, 2024. That date is subject to change depending on the period of the Stanley Cup Conference Finals.
