Hockey Night in... Your Living Room? How to Watch NHL on Hulu
So, you're jonesing for some NHL action. The slap of the puck, the goalie's desperate lunge, the Zamboni ballet during commercial breaks (seriously, that thing is mesmerizing). But your couch is beckoning, and venturing outside feels like... well, facing a slap shot without padding. Fear not, fellow puckhead! We're here to guide you through the glorious world of watching NHL on Hulu.
But First, a Public Service Announcement
Hold onto your hockey sticks, folks, because there's a key thing to know: Hulu on its own won't broadcast every NHL game. It's like a hockey player without skates – it can get you to the rink, but it won't win you the Stanley Cup.
Here's the good news: Hulu offers two options to supercharge your NHL viewing experience:
- Hulu + Live TV: This is your one-stop shop for becoming a living room Lord Stanley. It includes a bunch of channels, including the ones that broadcast national NHL games (think ESPN, ABC, TNT). Plus, you get the benefit of watching other sports, news, and that weird cooking show where they deep fry everything.
- ESPN+ and Hulu Bundle: This tag team lets you access ESPN+, which has exclusive NHL games you won't find anywhere else on Hulu. It's like having a secret handshake with the Zamboni driver – exclusive access, baby!
Now that we've cleared the air, let's get down to puck-dropping business!
Here's How to Stream NHL Games on Hulu (with a dash of ESPN+):
- Gear Up: Have your Hulu account handy (or sign up, you beautiful hockey fan, you). If you're going the ESPN+ route, you'll need an account there too.
- Fire Up the App: Launch the Hulu app on your favorite device (phone, tablet, smart TV – you name it).
- Live TV or On Demand? This depends on what kind of game you're after. For live games, head to the "Live TV" section (Hulu + Live TV only) and browse the channels showing NHL. For replays or exclusive ESPN+ games, search for "NHL" in the Hulu search bar.
- Settle In and Enjoy the Game! Grab some snacks (bonus points for anything deep-fried, à la that aforementioned cooking show), dim the lights, and get ready to cheer (or groan, depending on your team's performance).
Bonus Tip: If you're rocking the ESPN+ route, be aware of blackout restrictions. Some games might be blacked out in your area because they're being aired on a local channel. But hey, that's why we have friends with cable subscriptions, right? wink wink
So there you have it, folks! With a little Hulu magic (and maybe a sprinkle of ESPN+), you can turn your living room into your own personal hockey haven. Now get out there and cheer on your favorite team (unless it's the one I secretly root for... but that's a story for another time).
