How to Watch the Edmonton Oilers vs. Vancouver Canucks NHL Playoffs Game 5 Tonight: Start Time, Live Stream

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The Vancouver Canucks host the Edmonton Oilers tonight for Game 5. Here's how to watch the NHL Playoffs at home.

The Edmonton Oilers are back on the road as they play the Vancouver Canucks in a pivotal Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals. With this second-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series now squared at two games apiece, whichever team loses tonight will be on the brink of elimination Saturday. Puck-drop from Rogers Arena is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET.

Watch the Playoffs on Sling TV

The Oilers took down the Canucks 3-2 on Tuesday to even the series at home. Vancouver will need to bounce back in front of their home fans. Here's everything you need to know about how to watch the Edmonton Oilers vs. Vancouver Canucks NHL playoff game, including the full series schedule and best Game 5 livestream options.

How to Watch the Edmonton Oilers vs. Vancouver Canucks Game 5 Without Cable

Game 5 of the Edmonton Oilers vs. Vancouver Canucks NHL Playoffs series will air on TNT. If you don't have cable, you can watch tonight's matchup with a live TV streaming subscription to Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, or Max.

Watch the Oilers vs. Canucks Game 5 on Sling TV

Sling TV is the most cost-effective option for streaming the NHL playoffs without cable. Right now, there is a Sling TV deal offering 50% off your first month — bringing the Orange package with TNT down to just $20 and the comprehensive Orange + Blue package to $30.

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.

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Watch the NHL Stanley Cup Final on Sling TV
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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.

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Watch the Oilers vs. Canucks Game 5 on Max

2024 NHL Playoff matches on TNT and TBS are available to stream on Max. You can watch tonight's Edmonton Oilers vs. Vancouver Canucks game in Dolby Vision with Dolby Atmos surround sound with the B/R Sports Add-On. The ad-supported plan for Max costs $9.99 per month. Max's B/R Sports Add-on currently comes free with the service but will eventually cost an additional $9.99 a month.

Watch the NHL Playoffs on Max

Watch the NHL Playoffs on Max
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Watch the NHL Playoffs on Max

Stream NHL Playoff games that air on TBS and TNT with Max.

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Watch the Oilers vs. Canucks Game 5 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
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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+.

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What time is the Oilers vs. Canucks NHL Playoff Game 5 tonight?

Game 5 of the Edmonton Oilers vs. Vancouver Canucks NHL Playoffs series will be played on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10 p.m. ET (7 p.m. PT).

What channel is the Oilers vs. Canucks Game 5 on tonight?

The Edmonton Oilers vs. Vancouver Canucks opening game at Rogers Arena will be broadcast live by TNT.

Edmonton Oilers vs. Vancouver Canucks 2024 NHL Playoffs Schedule

Below, check out the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs schedule for the second-round series between the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks. Find the full NHL schedule here.

Game 1: Oilers at Canucks, Wednesday, May 8 at 10 p.m. ET (ESPN)

Game 2: Oilers at Canucks, Friday, May 10, at 10 p.m. ET (TNT)

Game 3: Canucks at Oilers, Sunday, May 12 at 7 p.m. ET (TBS)

Game 4: Canucks at Oilers, Tuesday, May 14 at 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)

Game 5: Oilers at Canucks, Thursday, May 16 at 10 p.m. ET (TNT)

Game 6: Canucks at Oilers, Saturday, May 18 (TBD)

Game 7: Oilers at Canucks, Monday, May 20 (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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