With a 3-1 lead in the series the New York Rangers look to close out the 7 game series with a win tonight over the Montreal Canadiens. Airing on NBCSN for television viewers, NHL Playoff fans can also watch the Rangers-Canadiens game 5 online via a free live and replay video stream.
The live online video of the Rangers-Canadiens NHL playoffs is free for most vewers through the NBC Live Extra service – available via the web site for computers, or via a free app download on mobile devices.
Here’s how to watch the New York Rangers vs. Montreal Canadiens NHL Playoffs online live and replay video stream:
To access the live stream of the NHL playoffs, users simply log on to the live extra app or web site, select the game they want to watch and then select their cable/satellite provider from the list.
After that, viewers will see a message indicating that they are approved and then the live or replay video stream will begin.
The free service is a great way to watch the NHL playoffs and a wide variety of other sports online using a computer, tablet, smart phone or other mobile device. The mobile app is compatible with most devices using Android or iOS.
The puck drops for face-off between Montreal and New York at 8pm eastern tonight. However, the online streaming video of the Rangers-Canadiens begins at 7. With a win tonight, the Rangers could head to the Stanley Cup finals for this first time in 20 years.