The New York Islanders face the Carolina Panthers in Game 5 of their first round NHL playoffs 2024 series tonight. Carolina leads the best-of-seven series 3-1 and now returns to its home ice with a chance to knock off the third-seeded Islanders.
Watch the playoffs on Sling TV
The Islanders had another day to fight after picking up a 3-2 double overtime win over the second-seeded Hurricanes in Game 4 on Saturday. Will Carolina call it quits at home tonight? Here’s everything you need to know to watch the New York Islanders vs. Carolina Hurricanes NHL playoff game, including the full schedule and best live stream options.
Here’s how to watch the New York Islanders vs. Carolina Hurricanes NHL playoffs without cable
Game 5 of the New York Islanders vs. Carolina Hurricanes NHL playoffs series will air on TBS. If you don’t have cable, you can watch the game on Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV or FuboTV – all detailed below.
Watch the Islanders vs. Hurricanes game on Sling TV
Sling TV is the most affordable option for streaming the NHL playoffs without cable. At the moment there is one Sling TV deal You’ll get $25 off your first month – so the Orange package with TBS is just $15 and the comprehensive Orange + Blue package is $35.
Sling TV Included are 50 hours of free cloud-based DVR recording storage, perfect for recording hockey games when you’re not home to watch them live.
Watch the Islanders vs. Hurricanes game for free on FuboTV
With FuboTV’s sports focus Live TV streaming serviceGet access to TBS and over 200 other channels. A Fubo subscription costs $79.99 per month, but the streamer offers a seven-day free trial at the moment. Grab the free trial offer to stream tonight’s Lightning vs. Panthers NHL playoff game for free.
Watch the Islanders vs. Hurricanes game for free on Hulu + Live TV
With Hulu Live TV streaming serviceGet access to ESPN, TNT, TBS and ABC plus over 90 other channels. Stream or watch the NHL playoffs on-demand whenever and wherever you want. Right now you can get it Hulu + Live TV, Disney+ and ESPN+, all with ads, for $76.99 per month after a 3-day free trial.
When is the Islanders vs. Hurricanes NHL Playoff Game 5?
Game 5 of the NHL playoffs series Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Florida Panthers will be played on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. ET (4:30 p.m. PT).
2024 NHL Playoffs Schedule New York Islanders vs. Carolina Hurricanes
Check out the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs schedule below for the first-round series between the New York Islanders and Carolina Panthers. You can find the full NHL schedule here Here.
Game 1: Saturday, April 20, 5:00 p.m. ET (TBS)
Game 2: Monday, April 22, 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2)
Game 3: Thursday, April 25, 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2)
Game 4: Saturday, April 27, 2 p.m. ET (TBS)
Game 5: Tuesday, April 30, 7:30 p.m. ET (TBS)
Game 6: Thursday, May 2nd, still open*
Game 7: Saturday, May 4th, still open*
* = If required
When will the 2024 Stanley Cup Final take place?
The National Hockey League has set a tentative start date for the Stanley Cup Finals to begin on Wednesday, June 3, 2024, but this may change depending on how long the Eastern and Western Conference Finals last. The Stanley Cup Final is expected to end no later than Monday, June 17th.
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