Devils vs Hurricanes live stream: how to watch NHL…

Devils vs Hurricanes live stream: how to watch NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, Game 1

New Jersey Devils goaltender Akira Schmid (40) reacts after shutting out the New York Rangers during the National Hockey League game between the New York Rangers and the New Jersey Devils

Watch a Devils vs Hurricanes live stream

The Devils vs Hurricanes (Game 1) will be live on ESPN in the US. In Canada, fans can watch the Devils vs Hurricanes on Sportsnet. Aussies can tune in via Kayo, while Brits can watch on Viaplay. Read on for full details of how to watch Devils vs Hurricanes – Game 1 of their 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs series – tonight.

Devils vs Hurricanes preview – Game 1

The teams were nigh-on inseparable during the regular season, splitting their series and finishing just one point apart in the Metropolitan Division, so it’s little wonder that this Stanley Cup playoffs clash between the Devils and Hurricanes is being talked up as the potential matchup of the second round. However, rather than the division champions, it's New Jersey that appears to have the upper hand.

Lindy Ruff's gamble on rookie goaltender Akira Schmid paid off handsomely, his Game 7 shutout helping the Devils complete a turnaround against their arch-rivals the Rangers. As if getting the puck in the back of the net wasn't already difficult enough for the Hurricanes...

They've had rotten luck with injuries, losing three of their top offensive threats in Max Pacioretty, Andrei Svechnikov and Teuvo Teravainen. Crucial contributions from Sebastian Aho and Paul Stastny helped them see off the Islanders in six, but can it be sustained?

Martin Necas, who led the team with 71 points during the regular season, hasn't looked at all like himself so far, and Rod Brind'Amour has his work cut out trying to coax the best out of the 24-year-old. We all know he's got it in him.

The puck drops for Game 1 tonight at 7pm ET. Here's how to watch a Devils vs Hurricanes live stream no matter where you are in the world. Pro tip: you might want to try a VPN if you're looking to tune into NHL while abroad.

Devils vs Hurricanes live stream: watch NHL Playoffs in the US without cable

How to watch Devils vs Hurricanes from outside your country

Unfortunately, if you try to watch your domestic coverage of the Devils vs Hurricanes somewhere outside your home country, you'll soon find a problem – geo-blocking.

That's where the broadcaster prevents you from watching your usual feed from abroad. It's a common problem for streamers all over the world, but there's an easy solution.

Use a VPN to live stream Devils vs Hurricanes from anywhere: