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How to stream NHL playoff games

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Watch hockey for free on CBC

Price: Free

CBC is one of the official NHL broadcasters in Canada, and its "Hockey Night in Canada" is an institution. Be sure to check CBC’s hockey schedule to know when to tune in. Signing up is painless, although you may need a valid Canadian postal code (e.g., R3T 4A7, V1M 1Y8.) to connect to CBC Gem.

To watch playoff NHL games for free on CBC:

  1. Get ExpressVPN.

  2. Connect to a secure VPN server in Canada.

  3. Visit https://gem.cbc.ca/ to sign up or log in, and check CBC's playoff broadcast schedule to see which games are airing.

  4. Log in and enjoy the games!

Watch free playoff livestreams on Ran.de

Price: Free

The German free-to-air channel ProSieben and its sports streaming platform, Ran.de, will also air select NHL Playoff games, starting with a weekly Sunday match. Be sure to check the Ran.de hockey page for specific games and timings.

To watch playoff NHL games for free on Ran.de:

  1. Get ExpressVPN.

  2. Connect to a secure VPN server in Germany.

  3. Visit www.ran.de/us-sport/nhl/live to check the broadcast schedule, then select your game.

  4. Start streaming!

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