If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Being a sports fan and a cord-cutter is a tough combination, as cable and satellite packages are generally the best way to stream live sports. But they’re not the only way; a live streaming service is often cheaper than cable and requires no contracts or hardware installation.
Fans of more niche leagues like the NWSL and the MLS often have to contend with the fact that games can be harder to find, and the same goes for the NHL . Like most leagues, broadcast rights to the National Hockey League are split between multiple channels. Nationally-televised NHL games are carried by ESPN, ABC, and TNT.
Regional games that aren’t nationally televised are carried by RSNs (Regional Sports Networks), while out-of-market games can be streamed on ESPN+ and select games are shown on NHL Network. Fans looking to get all of those channels in one place can sign up for a live-streaming service, though most options include some trade-offs. The alternative is to sign up for more than one service that will cover the different networks, which may be less expensive but more confusing.
Hulu + Live TV includes Disney+ for family content and entertainment, plus ESPN+, which will get you access to select out-of-market NHL games. Hulu + Live TV includes ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and TNT. However, NHL Network is not included.
The ad-supported version of Hulu + Live TV .