With the 2021 NHL season underway, hockey fans without cable will want a way to watch NHL Network without cable. Currently, you can stream NHL Network live through Sling TV, FuboTV, and AT&T Now. The NHL Network has already announced the schedule of 50 nationally televised games this season with more to come.
Streaming NHL Network
Streaming NHL Network is easy using the streaming services below. All you need is an Internet connection. You can even watch NHL on your TV with a streaming device like Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and more.
| Service | Package | Monthly Price | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sling TV | ‘Blue’ + Sports Add-on | $46.00 | 3-day free trial |
| fuboTV | ‘Family’ + ‘fuboTV Extra’ | $72.98 | 7-day free trial |
| DIRECTV Stream | Ultra | $$$ | See Offer |
Sling TV is The Cheapest Way To Watch NHL Network
Sling TV offers NHL Network in its Sport’s Extra Plan. To get the sports extra plan, you need to subscribe to either the Sling Orange Plan or the Sling Blue plan for $35 per month, then add the Sports Extra package for another $11 per month. This would provide a way to watch the NHL Network at $46 per month. You can try the service free for 3 days using this free trial.
I find the Sling Blue package is a better value as you get more channels, the ability to stream to 3 devices at once, and local Fox and NBC networks in certain markets. You can get both packages for only $50 per month, but then the cost of the Sports Extra package jumps to $15 per month, bringing the total to $65 per month to watch the NHL Network. Regardless of the plan you chose, Sling TV comes with the following features:
- 50 hours of cloud DVR storage
- the ability to watch shows networks make available on-demand
- Support on Android and iOS devices, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Nexus player, Xbox One, Apple TV, Chromecast, and more
For full details on the difference in Sling TV plans, check out our review of Sling TV.
NHL Network on FuboTV
FuboTV is a streaming service built for sports. NHL Network is available through the “fubo Extra” channel add-on. After subscribing to the “Family Plan” for $64.99/month, the “fubo Extra” channel pack adds on another $7.99 per month. Fubo offers NHL Network, along with 100+ other channels. You can get a 1-week free trial to watch NHL Network live on FuboTV. The package includes:
- Live NHL Network, ESPN, and more are available in fuboTV’s channel lineup
- You can watch on three screens at the same time
- 250 hours of cloud DVR storage
- The FuboTV app is available on major platforms, including AppleTV, AndroidTV, Roku, and Amazon FireTV.
You can sign up for a 1-week free trial or check out our review of FuboTV for more details.
NHL Network on DIRECTV Stream
DIRECTV Stream is a live streaming service that lets you watch NHL Network live. However, you have to subscribe to their “Ultimate” package for $94.99 per month. You can sign up online and they don’t force you into a contract so that you can cancel at any time. The service also includes a cloud DVR service and allows you to stream to 20 devices simultaneously.
DIRECTV Stream is supported on the following devices:
- 4th Gen Apple TV
- Google Chromecast, 2nd gen and higher
- Amazon Fire TV
- Fire TV Stick
- iOS devices
- Android
- Chrome and Safari browsers
- Roku
See our review of DIRECTV Stream for more details on this streaming service.
Games on NHL Network
The table below is a schedule of all games that have been announced to air on NHL network in the 2021 season. We will update this table as more games are announced.
| Day | Date | Away | Home | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | Jan 14 | New York Islanders | New York Rangers | 7:00 PM |
| Thu | Jan 14 | Anaheim Ducks | Vegas Golden Knights | 10:00 PM |
| Fri | Jan 15 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Philadelphia Flyers | 7:00 PM |
| Sat | Jan 16 | Boston Bruins | New Jersey Devils | 1:00 PM |
| Sat | Jan 16 | San Jose Sharks | Arizona Coyotes | 4:00 PM |
| Sat | Jan 16 | Montreal Canadiens | Edmonton Oilers | 7:00 PM |
| Sat | Jan 16 | Vancouver Canucks | Calgary Flames | 10:00 PM |
| Sun | Jan 17 | Chicago Blackhawks | Florida Panthers | 7:00 PM |
| Tue | Jan 19 | Colorado Avalanche | Los Angeles Kings | 10:00 PM |
| Fri | Jan 22 | New York Rangers | Pittsburgh Penguins | 7:00 PM |
| Sat | Jan 23 | Florida Panthers | Carolina Hurricanes | 1:00 PM |
| Sat | Jan 23 | Philadelphia Flyers | Boston Bruins | 7:00 PM |
| Sat | Jan 23 | Ottawa Senators | Winnipeg Jets | 10:00 PM |
| Sun | Jan 24 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Calgary Flames | 4:00 PM |
| Sun | Jan 24 | Buffalo Sabres | Washington Capitals | 7:00 PM |
| Mon | Jan 25 | Ottawa Senators | Vancouver Canucks | 10:00 PM |
| Fri | Jan 29 | Columbus Blue Jackets | Chicago Blackhawks | 8:00 PM |
| Sat | Jan 30 | New Jersey Devils | Buffalo Sabres | 1:00 PM |
| Sat | Jan 30 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Edmonton Oilers | 7:00 PM |
| Sun | Jan 31 | New Jersey Devils | Buffalo Sabres | 1:00 PM |
| Sun | Jan 31 | Florida Panthers | Detroit Red Wings | 5:00 PM |
| Sun | Jan 31 | Colorado Avalanche | Minnesota Wild | 8:00 PM |
| Mon | Feb 01 | Vegas Golden Knights | San Jose Sharks | 10:30 PM |
| Thu | Feb 04 | Washington Capitals | New York Rangers | 7:00 PM |
| Fri | Feb 05 | Boston Bruins | Philadelphia Flyers | 7:00 PM |
| Fri | Feb 05 | Los Angeles Kings | Vegas Golden Knights | 10:00 PM |
| Sat | Feb 06 | New York Rangers | New Jersey Devils | 1:00 PM |
| Sat | Feb 06 | Vancouver Canucks | Toronto Maple Leafs | 7:00 PM |
| Sat | Feb 06 | Edmonton Oilers | Calgary Flames | 10:00 PM |
| Sun | Feb 07 | Chicago Blackhawks | Dallas Stars | 3:00 PM |
| Fri | Feb 12 | Boston Bruins | New York Rangers | 7:00 PM |
| Sat | Feb 13 | Washington Capitals | Buffalo Sabres | 1:00 PM |
| Sat | Feb 13 | Montreal Canadiens | Toronto Maple Leafs | 7:00 PM |
| Sat | Feb 13 | Minnesota Wild | Los Angeles Kings | 10:00 PM |
| Mon | Feb 15 | St. Louis Blues | Arizona Coyotes | 4:00 PM |
| Tue | Feb 16 | Colorado Avalanche | Vegas Golden Knights | 10:00 PM |
| Thu | Feb 18 | New York Rangers | Philadelphia Flyers | 7:00 PM |
| Fri | Feb 19 | Chicago Blackhawks | Carolina Hurricanes | 7:00 PM |
| Fri | Feb 19 | Winnipeg Jets | Vancouver Canucks | 10:00 PM |
| Sat | Feb 20 | Buffalo Sabres | New Jersey Devils | 12:30 PM |
| Sat | Feb 20 | New York Rangers | Washington Capitals | 7:00 PM |
| Sat | Feb 20 | Calgary Flames | Edmonton Oilers | 10:00 PM |
| Sun | Feb 21 | Winnipeg Jets | Vancouver Canucks | 10:00 PM |
| Mon | Feb 22 | Los Angeles Kings | St. Louis Blues | 8:00 PM |
| Thu | Feb 25 | Nashville Predators | Detroit Red Wings | 7:30 PM |
| Fri | Feb 26 | Boston Bruins | New York Rangers | 7:00 PM |
| Fri | Feb 26 | Vegas Golden Knights | Anaheim Ducks | 10:00 PM |
| Sat | Feb 27 | Washington Capitals | New Jersey Devils | 1:00 PM |
| Sat | Feb 27 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Edmonton Oilers | 7:00 PM |
| Sun | Feb 28 | Columbus Blue Jackets | Nashville Predators | 3:00 PM |
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