Here's how to watch the Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Rangers NHL Playoffs game tonight: Game 2 live stream options

The Carolina Hurricanes face the New York Rangers tonight in the second game of the second round of the NHL Playoffs. The Rangers currently lead the series 1-0.

Read on to learn how to watch Game 2 of the Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Rangers NHL Playoffs series.

How and when to watch NHL playoff game 1 Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Rangers

Game 2 of the Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Rangers NHL Playoffs series will be played on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. ET (4:00 p.m. PT). The game will be broadcast and streamed on ESPN Sling TV and the platforms listed below.

Here's how to watch Game 1 Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Rangers without cable

If your cable subscription doesn't support ESPN or you've cut off your cable provider, 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 affordable way to stream the Hurricanes vs. Rangers game

If you don't have cable and want to watch the NHL playoffs, one of the most cost-effective ways is to stream playoff games Subscription to Sling TV. To watch postseason hockey, you need an Orange + Blue tier subscription. Also worth mentioning: Sling TV has 50 hours of cloud-based DVR recording storage, perfect for recording tonight's championship game.

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

Top Sling TV Orange + Blue Tier Features:

• In total there are 46 channels to watch including ABC, NBC and Fox (where available).
• You get access to NHL games broadcast on TNT and TBS, which Fubo doesn't offer.
• All subscription levels include 50 hours of cloud-based DVR storage.

Watch Hurricanes vs Rangers game for free with Fubo

You can continue today's game Fubo. Fubo is a sports-focused streaming service that offers access to local network partners, ESPN, and more. To watch the NHL Playoffs without cable, start a seven-day free trial of Fubo. You can start watching immediately on your TV, phone, tablet or computer. In addition to NHL hockey, you'll have access to NFL football, MLB, N.B.A, NASCAR, MLS and international soccer games. After your seven-day free trial, Fubo's Pro tier costs $80 per month.

Sports fans should consider adding the Fubo Extra package for $7.99 per month, which includes MLB Network, NBA TV, NHL Network, Tennis Channel, SEC Network, and other channels with 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 per month ($70 for the first month).

Top Features of FuboTV Pro Tier:

• There are no contracts with Fubo, you can cancel at any time.
• The Pro tier 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 through Sling TV).
• All tiers include 1,000 hours of cloud-based DVR recording.
• Stream on your TV, phone, tablet and other devices.

Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ Package: Watch the Hurricanes vs. Rangers game live for free

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

Hulu + Live TV is bundled with ESPN+ and Disney+. It costs $77 per month after a three-day free trial.

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NHL Playoffs 2024: Complete Schedule

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

Schedule for the second round

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 | Recap
Game 2: | Tuesday, May 7th, 7 p.m. | in NY | TV: ESPN
Game 3: | Thursday, May 9th 7 p.m. | at CAR | TV: TNT
Game 4: | Saturday, May 11th, still open | at CAR | TV: TNT
Game 5*: | Monday, May 13th, still open | in NY | TV: TBD
Game 6*: | Thursday, May 16th, still open | at CAR | TV: TBD
Game 7*: | Saturday, May 18th, still open | in NY | TV: TBD

The Rangers lead the series 1-0

(1) Florida Panthers vs. (2) Boston Bruins

Game 1: | Bruins 5, Panthers 1
Game 2: | Wednesday, May 8th, 7:30 p.m. | at FLA | TV: ESPN
Game 3: | Friday, May 10, 7 p.m. | at BOS | TV: TNT
Game 4: | Sunday, May 12th, still open | at BOS | TV: TBS
Game 5*: | Tuesday, May 14th, still open | at FLA | TV: TBD
Game 6*: | Friday, May 17th, still open | at BOS | TV: TBD
Game 7*: | Sunday, May 19th, still open | at FLA | TV: TBD

The Bruins currently lead 1-0

Western Conference

(1) Dallas Stars vs. (3) Colorado Avalanche

Game 1: | Tuesday, May 7th, 9:30 p.m. | at DAL | TV: ESPN
Game 2: | Thursday, May 9th, 9:30 p.m. | at DAL | TV: TNT
Game 3: | Saturday, May 11, 7 p.m. | at COL | TV: TNT
Game 4: | Monday, May 13th, still open | at COL | TV: ESPN
Game 5*: | Wednesday, May 15th, still open | at DAL | TV: TBD
Game 6*: | Friday, May 17th, still open | at COL | TV: TBD
Game 7*: | Sunday, May 19th, still open | at DAL | TV: TBD

(1) Vancouver Canucks vs. (2) Edmonton Oilers

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 12th 7pm | at EDM | TV: TBS
Game 4: | Tuesday, May 14th, still open | at EDM | TV: ESPN
Game 5*: | Thursday, May 16th, still open | at VAN | TV: TBD
Game 6*: | Saturday, May 18th, still open | at EDM | TV: TBD
Game 7*: | Monday, May 20th, still open | at VAN | TV: TBD

First round results

Below are the results of the first round of the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Eastern Conference

(1) New York Rangers vs. (WC2) Washington Capitals

Game 1: | Rangers 4, Capitals 1 | Recap
Game 2: | Rangers 4, Capitals 3 | Recap
Game 3: | Rangers 3, Capitals 1 | Recap
Game 4: | Rangers 4, Capitals 2 | Recap

(2) Carolina Hurricanes vs. (3) New York Islanders

Game 1: | Hurricanes 3, Islanders 1 | Recap
Game 2: | Hurricanes 5, Islanders 3 | Recap
Game 3: | Hurricanes 3, Islanders 2 | Recap
Game 4: | Islanders 3, Hurricanes 2 (2OT) | Recap
Game 5: | Hurricanes 6, Islanders 3 | Recap

(1) Florida Panthers vs. (WC1) Tampa Bay Lightning

Game 1: | Panthers 3, Lightning 2 | Recap
Game 2: | Panthers 3, Lightning 2 (OT) | Recap
Game 3: | Panthers 5, Lightning 3 | Recap
Game 4: | Lightning 6, Panthers 3 | Recap
Game 5: | Panthers 6, Lightning 1 | Recap

(2) Boston Bruins vs. (3) Toronto Maple Leafs

Game 1: | Bruins 5, Maple Leafs 1 | Recap
Game 2: | Maple Leafs 3, Bruins 2 | Recap
Game 3: | Bruins 4, Maple Leafs 2 | Recap
Game 4: | Bruins 3, Maple Leafs 1 | Recap
Game 5: | Maple Leafs 2, Bruins 1 (OT) | Recap
Game 6: | Maple Leafs 2, Bruins 1| Recap
Game 7: | Bruins 2, Maple Leafs 1 (OT) | Recap

Western Conference

(1) Dallas Stars vs. (WC2) Vegas Golden Knights

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: | Golden Knights 2, stars 0 | Recap
Game 7: | Stars 2, Golden Knights 1| Recap

(2) Winnipeg Jets vs. (3) Colorado Avalanche

Game 1: | Jets 7, Avalanche 6 | Recap
Game 2: | Avalanche 5, Jets 2 | Recap
Game 3: | Avalanche 6, Jets 2 | Recap
Game 4: | Avalanche 5, Jets 1 | Recap
Game 5: | Avalanche 6, Jets 3 | Recap

(1) Vancouver Canucks vs. (WC1) Nashville Predators

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: | Canucks 1, Predators 0 | Recap

(2) Edmonton Oilers vs. (3) Los Angeles Kings

Game 1: | Oilers 7, Kings 4 | Recap
Game 2: | Kings 5, Oilers 4 (OT) | Recap
Game 3: | Oilers 6, Kings 1 | Recap
Game 4: | Oilers 1, Kings 0 | Recap
Game 5: | Oilers 4, Kings 3 | Recap

When are the NHL Stanley Cup Finals?

The Stanley Cup Final is currently scheduled to begin on June 3, 2024. This date could change depending on the duration of the Stanley Cup Conference Finals.