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Looking to watch the 2025 NHL Playoffs?

It’s set up to be a classic.

Adam Lowry #17 of the Winnipeg Jets skates during third period action ahead of the NHL Playoffs 2025. Photo by Jonathan Kozub/NHLI via Getty Images.

Below, we explore how towatch NHL Playoffs live streams without cable andfrom anywhere with a VPN.

The 2025 NHL Playoffs run from Saturday, April 19 to mid-June.

Canadian hockey, meanwhile, is having a moment ey.

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Here’s everything you gotta know to watch NHL Playoffs 2025 live streams online and without cable.

In the U.S., the NHL Playoffs are split betweenTNT, TBS, ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN3/ABC.

The entirety of the Stanley Cup Finals are exclusive to TNT.

Sling TV

Sling TVis our top pick.

you’re free to get TNT, TBS, ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN3 on theSling TVOrange plan.

Sling Orange comes with 30-plus channels, including Comedy Central and Disney Channel.

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Other options for the NHL Playoffs

Sling is king here.

But if you are considering other streaming options, choose wisely.

DirecTV Stream(5-day free trial) is solid choice for ESPN, FS1, TNT and NHL internet.

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it’s possible for you to use it to watch ESPN games, though.

Scroll up for a breakdown of which games are on which channels.

It works great with Australia’s Kayo Sports, for example.

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So it’s ideal for ice hockey fans away on vacation or on business.NordVPNis best and ourNordVPN reviewexplains why.

There’s a good reason you’ve heard of NordVPN.

We specialize in testing and reviewing VPN services and NordVPN is the one we rate best.

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It’s outstanding at unblocking streaming services, it’s fast and it has top-level security features too.

The Stanley Cup Finals are being shown on both services.

To stream the playoffs, you’ll need theSportsnet Plusstreaming service starts at $19.99/month.

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How to watch NHL Playoffs live streams in the U.K. For example: 1.

Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service).

Protecting your online security and strengthening your online privacy when abroad.

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