Patrick Kane leads the NHL in just about every stat and now he takes his talents to the All-Star Game. (Getty)
We’ve had just about every possible pre-game storyline when it comes to this year’s NHL All-Star games.
We’ve had fan voting, joke captains that, somehow, became legitimate stars, players asking not to play and, for good measure, a brand-new format on the ice. That’s right, the All-Star game has been revamped, again, and this year teams will be competing in a 3-on-3 tournament style.
Two divisions will face off against each other in the first round of the event with the winners of each game battling for the championship and a $1 million prize. It’ll be fast, it’ll be different and, with any luck, it’ll be pretty darn fun too.
The event, which is being held at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, will get underway at 5 p.m. ET and is being broadcast on NBCSN. Donn’t worry if you’re not near a TV. We’ve got all the ways to watch right here:
If You’re in the United States or Mexico & Have Access to a Cable or Satellite Log-in
On the Web:
If you have access to a cable or satellite log-in, you can watch the game online for free via NBC Sports Live Extra. You will need the username and password for a cable or satellite subscription to authenticate the stream. The site’s frequently asked questions page has a rundown of technical requirements and other information.
With an App:
If you have access to a cable or satellite log-in and you’re looking to stream the game on a tablet or connected TV, you can do so via the NBC Sports Live Extra App, which you can download in the App Store or the Google Play Store. As is the case with desktop, you will need a username and password for a cable subscription to authenticate the stream.
If You’re in Canada & Have Access to a Cable or Satellite Log-in
For those hockey fans slightly farther north, there’s another option for live-streaming. The skills-event will be broadcast on Sportsnet live and can be viewed online with Sportsnet Live. You can watch the live stream of the entire competition by clicking here.
For a complete breakdown of the skills competition as well as an up-to-date schedule on NHL All-Star weekend, click here.