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Looking for a live stream of Game 1 between the New York Rangers and Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday night? There are a couple of different ways to watch, whether or not you have a cable subscription.
The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on NBC Sports Network in the United States and CBC in Canada. If you can’t get to a TV, here’s a rundown of your streaming options for each country:
Rangers vs. Canadiens Game 1 Live Stream, US
If You Don’t Have Cable: Sling TV
Sling TV is an online streaming service that provides access to select channels for a monthly fee. Here’s how to sign up for a free 7-day trial:
1) Click here to go to the Sling website
2) Click on “Watch Now 7 Days Free”
3) Create an account
4) Select the channel package or packages you want. Make sure to include “Sling Blue,” which includes NBC Sports Network
5) Enter your payment information. Sling Blue costs $25 per month, but if you cancel your subscription within seven days of signing up, you will not be charged
6) Download the app for your computer to start watching
If you want to watch the game on mobile or other streaming devices, you can do so via the Sling TV app, which is free to download in the following places:
App Store (or Apple TV)
Amazon App Store (or Amazon Fire TV)
You can click here for a complete list of devices compatible with the Sling TV app.
If You Do Have Cable: NBC Sports Live Extra
Users can watch a live stream of the NBC Sports broadcast on their computer via NBC Sports Live Extra.
For this option, authentication is required, meaning you will have to verify your cable/satellite subscription by signing in with a username/email address and password.
If you want to watch on mobile or other streaming devices, you can do so via the NBC Sports app, which can be downloaded for free in the following locations:
As is the case on desktop, authentication is required, meaning you will have to verify your cable/satellite/telco subscription by signing in with a username/email address and password.
Rangers vs. Canadiens Game 1 Live Stream, Canada
Viewers in Canada can watch a live stream on their desktop via CBC.ca. Just scroll down to the “LIVE” tab, then click on the game. You can also go here for a complete live stream schedule.
If you’re looking to watch via your mobile or streaming device, you can do so via the CBC Sports app, which can be downloaded for free in the following locations: