Penguins vs Capitals, Game 1 Live Stream: How to Watch Online

Washington Capitals, Pittsburgh Penguins, NHL playoffs

Braden Holtby has been a major part of the Capitals success this season and now looks to lead his squad to another series victory. (Getty)

The Washington Capitals were the best team in the league this season. The Pittsburgh Penguins have been one of the hottest teams in the league for weeks. Neither one really likes the other.

It’s time for the second round of the NHL playoffs and this one is going to be good. The Caps and Pens face off in Game 1 of the series on Thursday night.

Puck drop is slated for 8 p.m. ET and the game is being nationally broadcast on NBCSN. Don’t worry if you wont’ be near a TV though or even near a computer. We’ve got ways to stream the game online and on mobile:


If You’re in the United States & Have a Cable or Satellite Subscription That Includes NBC Sports

On the Web:

If you have access to a cable or satellite log-in, you can watch the game online for freevia 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.

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