WATCH Rangers vs. Lightning Live Stream Online, Stanley Cup Playoffs 2015: Eastern Conference Finals Game 3, NHL Preview & Predictions

It's finally that time of year - the Stanley Cup playoffs are here!

The Washington Capitals and Montreal Canadiens are out. Now, the New York Rangers battle it out on the ice against the Tampa Bay Lightning in highly-anticipated Game 3 of the series on Wednesday, May 20 at 8:00 p.m. EST at the Amalie Arena in Florida. Read on to see where fans can watch and listen to a live stream of the Eastern Conference finals online and catch up-to-date feeds and coverage on highlight plays and scores.

Check out a thorough preview of the game over at Yahoo Sports.

Here's a quick (Game 2) playoff breakdown according to Metro US sports reporter, Denis Gorman:

The Rangers surrendered the first hat trick in Lightning playoff history to Tyler Johnson within the first 28:17 of the game. A lack of discipline was costly as Tampa scored three power-play goals. Fallen Rangers led to the game-opening 3-on-5 shorthanded goal and Johnson's hat trick goal. The Rangers were credited with 14 giveaways. 

"We worked hard but I don't think we were very smart," said Henrik Lundqvist, who yielded all six Lightning goals. "[Taking] penalties, losing the puck in the wrong area, it's something we have to work on and do a lot better in the next game. They showed why they're a good team. They made us pay on some of the mistakes, especially on the power play. It's going to be a tough series if we take too many penalties."

The series is currently tied 1-1. Meanwhile, the Anaheim Ducks are also tied-up in the Western Conference finals against the Chicago Blackhawks (Game 3 airs on Thursday night).

The game will be broadcasted live on local channels NBCS, CBC and TVA, but fans can also listen in on the radio at 97.1 The Ticket, CJBK, 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 the Stanley Cup playoffs.

ESPN, ESPN Scoreboard, and NHL.com  are both good sources for up-to-date game coverage and feeds.

More radio listening options for Lightning and Rangers.

Official NHL team websites: Lightning and Rangers.

Enjoy the hockey game leading up to the Stanley Cup!