How to Watch the Vegas Golden Knights vs. Dallas Stars NHL Playoff Game 5: Start Time, Live Stream

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The Golden Knights and Stars meet in Game 5 tonight. Here's how to watch the NHL Playoff series at home.

The Vegas Golden Knights and Dallas Stars will fight for the lead in their first-round Western Conference series tonight. After dropping the first two games of this series, the Stars have regained control of the NHL Playoffs and are now tied at 2-2. Puck drop from American Airlines Center is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET.

Watch the Playoffs on Sling TV

The Stars are coming off their second straight win on the road with a 4-2 victory on Monday that evened the best-of-seven series. Game 5 now returns to Dallas as the Golden Knights try to take back the lead. Here's everything you need to know about how to watch the Golden Knights vs. Stars NHL playoff game, including the full series schedule and free livestream options.

How to Watch the Vegas Golden Knights vs. Dallas Stars NHL Playoffs Without Cable

The first round NHL playoff series between the Vegas Golden Knights and Dallas Stars is airing on ESPN and TBS. If you don't have cable, you can stream Game 5 on ESPN today with any of the live streaming services detailed below.

Watch the Golden Knights vs. Stars 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, ESPN2, TBS and TNT down to just $15 and the comprehensive Orange + Blue package that also includes ABC 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 Golden Knights vs. Stars Game on FuboTV

Fubo’s Pro plan offers 199 channels, including ESPN, ESPN 2, and ABC. Fubo also comes with 1,000 hours of cloud DVR storage. A Fubo subscription costs $79.99 per month, but the streamer is offering a seven-day free trial right now. Grab the free trial to watch the Golden Knights vs. Stars Game 5 at no cost.

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 Golden Knights vs. Stars Game 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

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Watch the Golden Knights vs. Stars Game on ESPN+

Hockey games on any of ESPN's platforms can be streamed through ESPN+. At only $10.99 per month, ESPN+ is gentle on your budget. You can also save over 15% with an ESPN+ Annual Plan at $109.99 per year.

Watch the Stanley Cup Final on ESPN+

Watch the Stanley Cup Final on ESPN+
ESPN+

Watch the Stanley Cup Final on ESPN+

You can watch all NHL Stanley Cup Final games with ESPN+. In addition, ESPN+ has an alternative ASL telecast and features replays of every NHL playoff game through NHL Power Play.

What time is the Golden Knights vs. Stars Playoff Game 5?

Game 5 of the NHL Playoff series between the Vegas Golden Knights and Dallas Stars will be played on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. ET (4:30 p.m. PT).

What channel is the Golden Knights vs. Stars game on today?

The Golden Knights vs. Dallas Stars NHL game will be broadcast live nationally on ESPN.

Golden Knights vs. Stars 2024 NHL Playoffs Schedule

Below, check out the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs schedule for the first-round series between the Vegas Golden Knights and Dallas Stars. Find the full NHL schedule here.

Dallas Stars vs. Vegas Golden Knights

Game 1: Golden Knights at Stars — April 22, 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)

Game 2: Golden Knights at Stars — April 24, 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)

Game 3: Stars at Golden Knights — April 27, 10:30 p.m. ET (TBS)

Game 4: Stars at Golden Knights — April 29, 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)

Game 5: Golden Knights at Stars — May 1, 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)

Game 6: Stars at Golden Knights — May 3, TBD

Game 7: Golden Knights at Stars — May 5, TBD

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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