How to Watch Panthers vs. Hurricanes Game 5 Live: Stream the NHL Playoffs for Free Tonight

Panthers Look to Close It Out After Game 4 Setback

Florida heads into Game 5 holding a 3-1 series lead, just one win away from advancing. But the road to victory got a little bumpier after a jarring 3-0 shutout loss in Game 4, courtesy of a fired-up Carolina team. The Panthers, who had seemed nearly unstoppable, looked oddly muted in their last outing—an off-night they can't afford to repeat.

To regain momentum, the Cats will be leaning heavily on Sam Bennett, their battle-tested forward who's quietly having an explosive postseason. Bennett has netted nine goals so far—leading the team—and has racked up the second-most points overall. In this series alone, he’s tallied three goals and two assists, and he’ll need to bring every bit of that firepower to the ice tonight.

Hurricanes Riding a Wave of Momentum

On the flip side, the Carolina Hurricanes aren’t ready to pack it in. Game 4 was a much-needed reminder of what this squad is capable of when they’re locked in. Sebastian Aho led the charge with seven shot attempts and a goal, and the veteran forward continues to be the emotional compass of the team.

Aho has the second-highest point total on the Canes' playoff roster and brings an electrifying blend of finesse and grit. If Carolina has any hope of climbing out of this 3-1 hole, it will almost certainly revolve around Aho continuing to light the lamp.

How to Watch Panthers vs. Hurricanes Game 5 Online for Free

Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just hopping on the playoff bandwagon, there are a couple of savvy ways to stream tonight’s game without paying a dime:

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• When: Tonight at 7 p.m. CT / 8 p.m. ET
  

• Where: TNT
  

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• DirecTV Stream – Offers a 5-day free trial, perfect for catching the game live.
  

• Sling TV – Not entirely free, but offers new users a steep discount on their first month, and it includes access to TNT.