The Vancouver Canucks and the Edmonton Oilers battle it out in the all-Canadian second round of play 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs tonight. Game 1 marks the first NHL playoff game between Vancouver and Edmonton since 1992, when the Oilers defeated the Canucks in a six-game set. Puck drop from Rogers Arena is scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET.
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Vancouver dominated Edmonton in the regular season as the Canucks defeated the Oilers 4-0. Will they be able to slow down the Oilers offense tonight? Here’s everything you need to know to watch the Edmonton Oilers vs. Vancouver Canucks NHL playoff game, including the full series schedule and best live stream options for Game 1.
Here’s how to watch the Edmonton Oilers vs. Vancouver Canucks NHL playoffs without cable
Game 1 of the NHL playoffs series Edmonton Oilers vs. Vancouver Canucks continues to air ESPN. If you don’t have cable, you can watch tonight’s game with a live TV streaming subscription to Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV or FuboTV.
Watch the Oilers vs. Canucks 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 Get 50% off your first month – making the Orange package with ESPN just $20 and the comprehensive Orange + Blue package $30.
Sling TV It comes with 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 Oilers vs. Canucks game for free on FuboTV
With FuboTV’s sports focus Live TV streaming serviceGet access to ESPN 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 the Avalanche vs. Stars NHL playoff game for free tonight.
Watch the Oilers vs. Canucks 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.
What time is the Oilers vs. Canucks NHL playoff game tonight?
Game 1 of the NHL Playoffs series Edmonton Oilers vs. Vancouver Canucks will be played on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 10:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. PT).
What channel is the Oilers vs. Canucks NHL playoff game on tonight?
The Edmonton Oilers’ opening game against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena will be broadcast live on ESPN.
NHL playoff schedule Edmonton Oilers vs. Vancouver Canucks 2024
Check out the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs schedule below for the second-round series between the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks. You can find the full NHL schedule here Here.
Game 1: Oilers at Canucks, Wednesday, May 8, 10 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Game 2: Oilers at Canucks, Friday, May 10, at 10 p.m. ET (TNT)
Game 3: Canucks at Oilers, Sunday, May 12, 7 p.m. ET (TBS)
Game 4: Canucks at Oilers, Tuesday, May 14 on TBD (ESPN)
Game 5: Oilers at Canucks, Thursday, May 16 (TBD)*
Game 6: Canucks at Oilers, Saturday, May 18 (TBD)*
Game 7: Oilers at Canucks, Monday, May 20 (TBD)*
* = 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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