Jaromir Jagr is part of NHL All-Star weekend, whether he wants to be or not, including Saturday’s skills competition. (Getty)
Let’s be honest. Some of us feel that the NHL skills competition is the best part of All-Star weekend. Some of us are not entirely wrong.
This year, the event, which will take place on Saturday night will pit some of the leagues top names against each other in a series of six different skill-based contests. The winners of each contest will score points for their respective divisions with the victors earning some serious bragging rights on and off the ice.
The event will be broadcast at 7 p.m. ET on NBCSN in the United States and on CBC, Sportsnet and TVA Sports in Canada. Read on for the lowdown on how to watch the entire competition, even if you’re not near a TV:
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.
