{"id":198615,"date":"2025-10-08T20:28:08","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T20:28:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/198615\/"},"modified":"2025-10-08T20:28:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T20:28:08","slug":"how-to-watch-nhl-free-live-stream-today-boston-bruins-vs-washington-capitals-streameast-crackstreams-methstreams-buffstreams-alternatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/198615\/","title":{"rendered":"How to watch NHL free live stream today: Boston Bruins vs. Washington Capitals | Streameast, crackstreams, methstreams, buffstreams alternatives"},"content":{"rendered":"

The start of the NHL season is here and on Wednesday, Oct. 8, the Boston Bruins begin a new campaign<\/a> in hopes of starting a new playoff streak, but first up are the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.<\/p>\n

This NHL game is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. EDT and will be broadcast on TNT<\/a>. Fans looking to watch can do so for free by using DirecTV<\/a>, which offers a free trial. SlingTV<\/a> doesn\u2019t offer a free trial but has promotional offers available for streaming the game. HBO Max<\/a> has movies, original series, live sports and more and can be bundled with Disney+ and Hulu<\/a> for $16.99 a month.<\/p>\n

The Bruins went 33-39-10 last season and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016, when they went 42-31-9. The 49 regulation and overtime losses last season were the most since 2005-06 when they went 29-37-16.<\/p>\n

The squad went 4-1-1 in the preseason, including a 3-1 win in Washington D.C. and a 5-2 home loss to the Capitals.<\/p>\n

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Who: Boston Bruins vs. Washington Capitals<\/p>\n

When: Wednesday, Oct. 8 at 7:30 p.m. EDT<\/p>\n

Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.<\/p>\n

Stream: DirecTV (free trial)<\/a>; SlingTV<\/a>; HBO Max<\/a><\/p>\n

Betting: Check out our MA sports betting guide<\/a>, where you can learn basic terminology, definitions and how to read odds for those interested in learning how to bet in Massachusetts.<\/p>\n

What is DirecTV?<\/a><\/p>\n

DirecTV<\/a> is an internet TV service that offers your favorite entertainment, news and sports channels, as well as local TV stations and regional sports networks<\/a>. Sign up now and get three free months of premium channels including HBO Max<\/a>, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME<\/a> and Starz.<\/p>\n

What is Sling TV?<\/a><\/p>\n

Sling TV<\/a> offers a variety of live programming ranging from news and sports and starting as low as $20 a month for your first month. Subscribers also get a month of DVR Plus free if they sign up now. Choose from a variety of sports packages without long-term contracts and with easy cancellation.<\/p>\n

What is HBO Max?<\/a><\/p>\n

HBO Max<\/a> is a streaming service that combines the catalogues of HBO and the various channels that make up the Warner Bros. Discovery Networks like CNN, Discovery Channel and TLC. The service is also partnered with Bleacher Report to provide sports coverage for anything covered by Turner Sports such as the NBA on TNT, the NHL on TNT, college basketball games on TNT and TBS and the Unrivaled 3×3 basketball league. You can also bundle your HBO Max subscription with Disney+ and Hulu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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