NHL Live Stream: Watch Hockey Games Without Cable on Hulu
December 11, 2024
The 2024-2025 NHL season is starting to heat up, and Hulu is your go-to streaming service to stay connected from the regular season to the playoffs.
This week, all subscribers can live stream exciting NHL games on Hulu, including the New York Islanders vs. the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday, December 17 at 7:30 p.m. EST.
Wondering how to watch NHL games live without cable? Hockey fans don’t need to wear a lucky jersey to score big on a live stream hookup with Hulu, Hulu + Live TV, and ESPN+.
Here’s everything you need to know to get streaming this season.
Watch: NHL Live Stream
How to Stream NHL Games for the 2024-2025 Season
Imagine the clash of hockey sticks, the slash of skates, and the thud of the puck as it ricochets off the boards — nothing beats sitting in the stands at a hockey game. But for the days you can’t make it to the rink, Hulu has the next best thing.
Whether you’re watching from your living room or on the go with your mobile device, Hulu has three easy NHL streaming options to make sure you never miss a shot.
1. Exclusive Games on Hulu and ESPN+
Hulu and ESPN+ are excited to present 100 exclusive NHL games to hockey fans this season. All Hulu subscribers get live streaming access to these games — no matter which market you’re in.
2. ESPN+ Power Play: Add ESPN+ to Your Hulu Subscription
Add ESPN+* to your Hulu subscription for just $11.99 per month and get access to NHL Power Play — 1,050+ out-of-market NHL games featuring every team, all season long.
Current subscribers can add ESPN+ in their Account menu under “Add-ons.” New subscribers can add ESPN+ after they sign up for Hulu.
*Access ESPN+ content via Hulu and ESPN+; select content only available via the ESPN app and ESPN.com. Terms apply.
3. Stream NHL Games Live With Hulu + Live TV
Along with 95+ local and cable channels, Hulu + Live TV subscribers get full access to ESPN+ for even more out-of-market NHL live streaming options. Get started in four easy steps:
- New subscribers can sign up for a Hulu + Live TV account to hit the ground running (or should we say, “to hit the ice skating?”). If you’re a current subscriber, upgrade to Hulu + Live TV by logging in with your current credentials.
- Once you’re logged in, navigate to your account page to set up your Live TV–supported devices. This includes Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Fire TV, LG TV, Mac and PC browsers, PlayStation®, Roku, Samsung TV, VIZIO, Xbox, and more.
- Enter your zip code to find your local Live TV availability for channels carrying and streaming NHL games, including ESPN,* TNT,* ABC,* and TBS.*
- Can’t watch the game live? Set it up to record using Hulu’s Cloud DVR, and watch the game later.
*Live TV plan required to watch live content on Hulu. Regional restrictions, blackouts, and additional terms apply.
What NHL Games Are on Tonight?
Keep up to date with the full NHL schedule on ESPN.
Hockey Movies, Shows, and Documentaries
Check out these on-demand hockey movies, shows, and documentaries streaming now with Hulu, ESPN+, and Disney+.
Shoresy
The Canadian sitcom, Letterkenny, continues with this side-splitting spin-off series starring fan-favorite character, Shoresy (Jared Keeso), and his adventures within the Northern Ontario Senior Hockey Organization (aka NOSHO).
Watch: Shoresy
Miracle (2004)
One of the most iconic stories in hockey history, Miracle recounts the United States men’s hockey team’s unlikely victory over the Soviets in the 1980 Winter Olympics.
Watch: Miracle*
*Miracle is available with The Disney Bundle. Access content from each service separately.
The Mighty Ducks (1992)
As a kid, Gordon Bombay (Emilio Estevez) was the star player of his youth hockey team. As an adult, he’s a hotshot lawyer who finds himself in a bit of a pickle and must complete public service by coaching the worst youth hockey team in town.
Watch: The Mighty Ducks*
*The Mighty Ducks is available with The Disney Bundle. Access content from each service separately.
Happy Gilmore (1996)
Happy Gilmore (Adam Sandler) is everyone’s favorite hockey player-turned-pro golfer. Follow along as Happy tries to trade his rough-and-tumble hockey mentality for the poise and prestige of the PGA by streaming Happy Gilmore on Hulu.
Discover more Adam Sandler movies streaming now on Hulu.
Watch: Happy Gilmore
30 for 30: Big Shot
ESPN’s 30 for 30 series takes a journalistic deep dive into some of the most iconic, memorable, and — in this case — notorious stories in sports history. This episode goes back to the mid-’90s to revisit the struggling New York Islanders under the scandalous ownership of businessman John Spano.
Watch: 30 for 30: Big Shot
*Access ESPN+ content via Hulu and ESPN+; select content only available via the ESPN app and ESPN.com. Terms apply.
