Jaromir Jagr is hoping to lead another squad on a deep playoff run this season. (Getty)
The New York Islanders haven’t won a playoff series in decades. Neither have the Florida Panthers.
Someone is going to snap that less-than-ideal streak this season. And it all gets underway tonight. The Panthers, who cruised to an Atlantic Division title just a few days ago, host New York in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Thursday night, looking to get a jump on home ice. Meanwhile, the Islanders are hoping that the strength of their fourth line can continue to spark success on a deep playoff run.
Puck drop is slated for 8 p.m. ET and is being nationally broadcast on CNBC as well as SportsNet in Canada. On the local side of things, the game can also be viewed in-market on Fox Sports Florida and MSG+.
Don’t worry if you wont’ be near a TV though. 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.
If You’re in Canada & Have a Cable or Satellite Subscription That Includes Sportsnet
On the Web:
If you have access to a cable or satellite log-in, you can watch the game online for freevia Sportsnet NOW. 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 Sportsnet App, which you can download in theApp 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.