How to Watch the Colorado Avalanche vs. Winnipeg Jets NHL Playoff Game 5: Start Time, Live Stream

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Here's how and when to watch Game 5 of the Colorado Avalanche vs. Winnipeg Jets NHL Playoffs series.

The Winnipeg Jets face elimination at home tonight in Game 5 of their 2024 NHL Playoffs first-round series against the Colorado Avalanche. After winning the last three games in a row, the Avalanche now lead the series 3-1. Puck drop from Canada Life Centre is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET.

Watch the Playoffs on Sling TV

Despite losing the first game of the series, the Avs have been dominant. Colorado has scored at least five goals in each game this series and the team has a great chance to do it again tonight despite the Jets being backed by a home crowd. Here's everything you need to know about how to watch the Colorado Avalanche vs. Winnipeg Jets NHL playoff game, including the full schedule and best livestream options.

How to Watch the Colorado Avalanche vs. Winnipeg Jets NHL Playoffs Without Cable

Game 5 of the Colorado Avalanche vs. Winnipeg Jets NHL Playoffs series will air on ESPN. If you don't have cable, you can watch the game on Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, or FuboTV — all detailed below.

Watch the Avalanche vs. Jets Game on Sling TV

Sling TV is the best budget option for streaming the NHL playoffs without cable. Right now, there is a Sling TV deal offering $25 off your first month — bringing the Orange package with ESPN down to just $15 and the comprehensive Orange + Blue package to $35.

Sling TV comes with 50 hours of free cloud-based DVR recording space, perfect for recording the any hockey games when you're not home to watch them live.

Watch the NHL Stanley Cup Final on Sling TV

Watch the NHL Stanley Cup Final on Sling TV
Sling TV

Watch the NHL Stanley Cup Final on Sling TV

With its Blue plan, Sling TV offers access to ABC to watch the Stanley Cup Final games without cable. Right now, you can get 50% off your first month of Sling TV for $22.50.

$45 $23

For Your First Month

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Watch the Avalanche vs. Jets Game for free on FuboTV

With FuboTV's sports-focused live TV streaming service, you'll get access to ESPN and over 200 other channels. A Fubo subscription costs $79.99 per month, but the streamer is offering a seven-day free trial right now. Grab the free trial offer to stream tonight's Avalanche vs. Jets NHL playoff game for free.

Watch the NHL Stanley Cup Final on FuboTV

Watch the NHL Stanley Cup Final on FuboTV
FuboTV

Watch the NHL Stanley Cup Final on FuboTV

Hockey fans can stream the Stanley Cup Final games on ABC with FuboTV. You can grab the seven-day free trial to test FuboTV before committing to the live TV streaming service.

$80/Month

Free 7-Day Trial

Watch on FuboTV

Watch the Avalanche v. Jets Game for free on Hulu + Live TV

With Hulu's live TV streaming service, you'll get access to ESPN, TNT, TBS and ABC along with over 90 other channels. Stream the NHL playoffs or watch on-demand whenever and wherever you want. Right now, you can get Hulu + Live TV, Disney+ and ESPN+, all with ads, for $76.99 per month after 3-day free trial.

Watch the NHL Stanley Cup Final on Hulu + Live TV

Watch the NHL Stanley Cup Final on Hulu + Live TV
Hulu

Watch the NHL Stanley Cup Final on Hulu + Live TV

Catch all the action on ABC with a subscription to Hulu + Live TV. You'll also get access to over 90 live channels plus Hulu’s entire streaming library now with access to Disney+ and ESPN+.

$77/Month

3-Day Free Trial

Watch on Hulu + Live TV

What time is Avalanche vs. Jets Game 5?

Game 5 of the Colorado Avalanche vs. Winnipeg Jets NHL Playoffs series will be played on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 9:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. PT).

Colorado Avalanche vs. Winnipeg Jets 2024 NHL Playoffs Schedule

Below, check out the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs schedule for the first-round series between the Colorado Avalanche and Winnipeg Jets. Find the full NHL schedule here.

Game 1: Jets 7, Avalanche 6

Game 2: Avalanche 5, Jets 2

Game 3: Avalanche 6, Jets 2

Game 4:  Avalanche 5, Jets 1 

Game 5: Tuesday, April 30 at 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)

Game 6: Thursday, May 2 at TBD*

Game 7: Saturday, May 4 at TBD*

* = If necessary

When is the 2024 Stanley Cup Final?

The National Hockey League set a tentative start date of Wednesday, June 3, 2024 for the start of the Stanley Cup Final, but is subject to change based on how long the Eastern and Western Conference finals take. The Stanley Cup Final is expected to conclude no later than Monday, June 17.

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