Why You Can Trust CNET Stanley Cup Game 7: How to Watch Oilers vs. Panthers Tonight on ABC or ESPN Plus
It all comes down to one game. Either Edmonton or Florida will hoist the Stanley Cup tonight.
The Edmonton Oilers have forced a Game 7. After losing the first three games of the Stanley Cup Final, the Oilers have reeled off three straight wins to even the series. They're one win away from joining the 1942 Toronto Maple Leafs as the only NHL team to come back from an 0-3 deficit in the Final to win the Cup.
For the Panthers, they remain one win shy of capturing the first title in franchise history. Momentum is definitely on the Oilers' side heading into tonight's Game 7, but the Panthers will be staking on home ice.
The puck drops for Game 7 tonight at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT), and you can watch on either ABC or ESPN Plus. Here's everything you need to know to watch the deciding game without cable.
The Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers will battle tonight for the Stanley Cup.
How to watch Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final
Game 7 between the Oilers and Panthers is airing on ABC and streaming live on ESPN Plus. Each of the major live TV streaming services carry ABC, but local networks are not available in every market, so be sure to check the links below to make sure the service you want carries ABC in your area.
ESPN Plus will livestream each game of the Stanley Cup Final. The standalone service costs $11 a month or $110 a year. It's also included as part of the $15-a-month Disney bundle, as well as in the Hulu Plus Live TV package.
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Sling TV's $40-per-month Blue plan includes ABC, but you'll need to live in one of the few markets where Sling offers ABC.
YouTube TV costs $73 per month and includes ABC. Plug in your ZIP code on its welcome page to confirm which local networks are available in your area.
Hulu with Live TV costs $77 per month and includes ABC. Click the "View channels in your area" link on its welcome page to confirm which local channels are offered in your ZIP code.
DirecTV Stream's basic $80-per-month plan includes ABC. You can use its channel lookup tool to confirm that ABC is available where you live.
Fubo's basic $80-a-month Pro package includes ABC, but Fubo charges an RSN fee (either $12 a month if you get one RSN or $15 a month if you have two or more in your area) that raises the monthly charge to $92 or $95. Click here to see which local channels you get.
All of the live TV streaming services above allow you to cancel anytime and require a solid internet connection. Looking for more information? Check out our live TV streaming services guide.