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The Boston Bruins take on the Florida Panthers tonight for the pivotal sixth game of the teams' NHL Stanley Cup playoff series. The Panthers lead the series 3-2 and hope to join the New York Rangers in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Panthers won't go down without a fight and hope to force a Game 7, making tonight one of the tightest games of the second round of the 2024 NHL Playoffs.
Read on to find out how and when to watch Game 6 Panthers vs. Bruins tonight.
How and when to watch Florida Panthers vs Boston Bruins Game 6
Game 6 of the NHL playoff series Florida Panthers vs. Boston Bruins will be played on Friday, May 17, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT). The game will be broadcast on TNT and broadcast Sling TV and the platforms listed below.
How to watch game 6 Panthers vs Bruins without cable
If your cable subscription doesn't carry TNT, or you did cut the cord with your cable company, you can still watch the playoffs. Below are the platforms where you can watch today's NHL Playoffs game.
Save $25 on Sling TV: The most cost-effective way to stream Panthers vs. Bruins
If you don't have cable and want to watch today's game, one of the most cost-effective ways to stream playoff games is through a Sling TV subscription. To watch hockey in the postseason, you'll need a subscription to the Orange + Blue tier.
Sling's Orange + Blue tier costs $60 per month, but the platform currently offers $25 off the first month of any pricing tier, making the Orange + Blue tier $35 the first month. You can cancel at any time.
Key features of the Sling TV Orange + Blue tier:
- Sling TV is our top choice for streaming it NHL playoffs.
- There are 46 channels to watch in total, including ABC, NBC and Fox (if available).
- You get access to NHL games that air on TNT and TBS, which Fubo doesn't include.
- All subscription levels include 50 hours of cloud-based DVR storage.
Watch the game Panthers vs. Bruins for free at Max
Max, formerly known as HBO Max, is known for streaming premium HBO content like “Succession” and “House of the Dragon.” Hockey fans can now enjoy NHL Playoffs games on the streamer with the B/R sports add-on. You will need a Max subscription to access B/R sports content such as the NHL Playoffs and NBA Playoffs. Some blackouts apply.
A Max membership starts at $10 per month. Currently, the B/R sports add-on is free.
Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ Bundle – Watch Panthers vs. Bruins live for free
You can watch today's match with the Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ Bundle. The package includes 95 channels, including ABC, TNT, TBS, local network affiliates and ESPN. It also includes the ESPN+ streaming service. Unlimited DVR storage is also included. Watch the 2024 NHL playoffs, MLB this season and NFL games broadcast on the network next season with the Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ package.
Hulu + Live TV comes bundled with ESPN+ and Disney+. It is priced at $77 per month after a three-day free trial.
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2024 NHL Playoffs: Complete Schedule
The second round of the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs is a best-of-seven series that begins on May 5, 2024.
Schedule of the second round
Below is the schedule for the second round of the 2024 NHL Playoffs. All Eastern times.
Conference of the East
(1) New York Rangers vs. (2) Carolina Hurricanes
Game 1: | Rangers 4, Hurricanes 3 | recapitulation
Game 2: | Rangers 4, Hurricanes 3 (OT2) | recapitulation
Game 3: | Rangers 3, Hurricanes 2 | recapitulation
Game 4: | Hurricanes 4, Rangers 3 | recapitulation
Game 5: | Hurricanes 4, Rangers 1 | recapitulation
Game 6: | Rangers 5, Hurricanes 3 | recapitulation
New York wins the series 4-2
(1) Florida Panthers vs. (2) Boston Bruins
Game 1: | Bruins 5, Panthers 1 | recapitulation
Game 2: | Panthers 6, Bruins 1| recapitulation
Game 3: | Panthers 6, Bruins 2 | recapitulation
Game 4: | Panthers 3, Bruins 2 | recapitulation
Game 5: | Bruins 2, Panthers 1 | recapitulation
Game 6: | Friday, May 17, to be determined | to BOS | TV: TBD
Game 7*: | Sunday, May 19, to be determined | to FLA | TV: TBD
Florida leads the series 3-2
Western Conference
(1) Dallas Stars vs. (3) Colorado Avalanche
Game 1: | Avalanche 4, Stars 3 | recapitulation
Game 2: | Stars 5, Avalanche 3 | recapitulation
Game 3: | Stars 4, Avalanche 1 | recapitulation
Game 4: | Stars 5, Avalanche 1 | recapitulation
Game 5: | Avalanche 5, Stars 3 | recapitulation
Game 6: | Friday, May 17, to be determined | to the COL | TV: TBD
Game 7*: | Sunday, May 19, to be determined | to DAL | TV: TBD
Dallas leads the series 3-2
(1) Vancouver Canucks vs. (2) Edmonton Oilers
Game 1: | Canucks 5, Oilers 4| recapitulation
Game 2: | Oilers 4, Canucks 3 | recapitulation
Game 3: | Canucks 4, Oilers 3 | recapitulation
Game 4: | Oilers 3, Canucks 2 | recapitulation
Game 5: | Canucks 3, Oilers 2 | recapitulation
Game 6: | Saturday, May 18, to be determined | to EDM | TV: TBD
Game 7*: | Monday, May 20, to be determined | to VAN | TV: TBD
Vancouver leads the series 3-2
*if necessary
First round results
Below are the results from the first round of the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Conference of the East
(1) New York Rangers vs. (WC2) Washington Capitals
Game 1: | Rangers 4, Capitals 1 | recapitulation
Game 2: | Rangers 4, Capitals 3 | recapitulation
Game 3: | Rangers 3, Capitals 1 | recapitulation
Game 4: | Rangers 4, Capitals 2 | recapitulation
(2) Carolina Hurricanes vs. (3) New York Islanders
Game 1: | Hurricanes 3, Islanders 1 | recapitulation
Game 2: | Hurricanes 5, Islanders 3 | recapitulation
Game 3: | Hurricanes 3, Islanders 2 | recapitulation
Game 4: | Islanders 3, Hurricanes 2 (2OT) | recapitulation
Game 5: | Hurricanes 6, Islanders 3 | recapitulation
(1) Florida Panthers vs. (WC1) Tampa Bay Lightning
Game 1: | Panthers 3, Lightning 2 | recapitulation
Game 2: | Panthers 3, Lightning 2 (OT) | recapitulation
Game 3: | Panthers 5, Lightning 3 | recapitulation
Game 4: | Lightning 6, Panthers 3 | recapitulation
Game 5: | Panthers 6, Lightning 1 | recapitulation
(2) Boston Bruins vs. (3) Toronto Maple Leafs
Game 1: | Bruins 5, Maple Leafs 1 | recapitulation
Game 2: | Maple Leafs 3, Bruins 2 | recapitulation
Game 3: | Bruins 4, Maple Leafs 2 | recapitulation
Game 4: | Bruins 3, Maple Leafs 1 | recapitulation
Game 5: | Maple Leafs 2, Bruins 1 (OT) | recapitulation
Game 6: | Maple Leafs 2, Bruins 1| recapitulation
Game 7: | Bruins 2, Maple Leafs 1 (OT) | recapitulation
Western Conference
(1) Dallas Stars vs. (WC2) Vegas Golden Knights
Game 1: | Golden Knights 4, Stars 3 | recapitulation
Game 2: | Golden Knights 2, Stars 1 | recapitulation
Game 3: | Stars 3, Golden Knights 2 (OT) | recapitulation
Game 4: | Stars 4, Golden Knights 2 | recapitulation
Game 5: | Stars 3, Golden Knights 2 | recapitulation
Game 6: | Golden Knights 2, Stars 0 | recapitulation
Game 7: | Stars 2, Golden Knights 1| recapitulation
(2) Winnipeg Jets vs. (3) Colorado Avalanche
Game 1: | Jets 7, Avalanche 6 | recapitulation
Game 2: | Avalanche 5, Jets 2 | recapitulation
Game 3: | Avalanche 6, Jets 2 | recapitulation
Game 4: | Avalanche 5, Jets 1 | recapitulation
Game 5: | Avalanche 6, Jets 3 | recapitulation
(1) Vancouver Canucks vs. (WC1) Nashville Predators
Game 1: | Canucks 4, Predators 2 | recapitulation
Game 2: | Predators 4, Canucks 1 | recapitulation
Game 3: | Canucks 2, Predators 1 | recapitulation
Game 4: | Canucks 4, Predators 3 (OT) | recapitulation
Game 5: | Predators 2, Canucks 1 | recapitulation
Game 6: | Canucks 1, Predators 0 | recapitulation
(2) Edmonton Oilers vs. (3) Los Angeles Kings
Game 1: | Oilers 7, Kings 4 | recapitulation
Game 2: | Kings 5, Oilers 4 (OT) | recapitulation
Game 3: | Oilers 6, Kings 1 | recapitulation
Game 4: | Oilers 1, Kings 0 | recapitulation
Game 5: | Oilers 4, Kings 3 | recapitulation
When are the NHL Stanley Cup Finals?
The Stanley Cup Finals are currently scheduled to begin on June 3, 2024. This date could change based on the length of the Stanley Cup Conference Finals.