WATCH Stanley Cup Playoffs Live Stream Online, Penguins vs. Rangers NHL 2015 Top Division Teams: Listen To Free Hockey Coverage, Power Rankings
It's finally that time of year - the Stanley Cup playoffs are here!
The Pittsburgh Penguins battle it out on the ice against the New York Rangers in Week 27 of the regular season on Thursday, April 16 at 7:00 p.m. EST at New York City's legendary Madison Square Garden. Read on to see where fans can watch and listen to a live stream of the Thursday night hockey game online and catch up-to-date feeds and coverage on highlight plays and scores.
Heading into the first bout of the Stanley Cup playoffs, ESPN.com reporter Scott Burnside offers an official, updated breakdown for all 30 NHL teams (power rankings):
Penguins (16): "Speaking of a crisis of confidence, the banged-up Penguins snuck into the second wild-card spot on the final night of the season with a win over the lowly Sabres. But with just four wins in their last 15 games, it's hard to imagine they will make much noise against the Rangers."
Record: 43-27-12, 4th in Metropolitan Division.
Rangers (1): "It is interesting that although the Rangers are the regular-season champions, earning their first Presidents' Trophy since 1994 (the last time they won a Stanley Cup), there isn't widespread support for them as a potential Cup winner. Still, this is one of the most complete teams in the tournament."
Record: 53-22-7, 1st in Metropolitan Division.
The game will be broadcasted live on local channels NBCS, CBC, MSG, TVA, and ROOT, but fans can also listen in on the radio at 105.9 The X, WNIO, KTUI-FM, and ESPN NY.
For fans who want to try out a free live stream (which may mean downloading a torrent), click here. Also try this or another option.
For a one-time fee, fans can access a NHL Gamecenter Live pass.
Get more info on this season's Stanley Cup playoffs.
ESPN, ESPN Scoreboard, and NHL.com are both good sources for up-to-date game coverage and feeds.
The full 2014-2015 regular NHL schedule is posted online here so are up-to-date division rankings.
More radio listening options for Penguins and Rangers.
Official NHL team websites: Penguins and Rangers.
Enjoy the hockey game!