All tied at 2-2, the Chicago Blackhawks return to their home ice tonight as they go to game 5 in their 7 game series against the Minnesota Wild. CNBC will air the game for US television viewers, and on TSN in Canada. For those away from a TV, they can watch the Blackhawks-Wild NHL playoff game online via a free live video stream.
The live online NHL playoff video is a free streaming service from NBC sports, known as NBC Live Extra. A combination of web portal and free mobile app, the service streams live and replay sports coverage, like tonight’s game 5 between Chicago and Minnesota, to viewers online.
Here’s how easy it is to watch the Blackhawks-Wild NHL Playoff game online:
Computer and laptop users can watch the online video of tonight’s game directly from the Live Extra web site, while mobile device users can stream it to their tablets and smart phones after downloading the free mobile app.
With the home ice tonight, Chicago is looking to retake the lead in the 7 game series over Minnesota. So far, the Blackhawks have not lost a single home game in the 2014 Playoffs for the Stanley Cup.
But after winning the first two games, the Blackhawks gave up two in a row to the Wild who hope to continue the streak and end Chicago’s unbeaten record at home tonight.
For the Wild, a win on the road has not been easy as Minnesota has only won 1 of 5 in the postseason.
Tonight’s game 5 for Minnesota and Chicago gets underway at 9PM eastern time.