The Tampa Bay Lightning hope to continue their recent NHL Playoffs success in 2023 starting with Game 1 against the Toronto Maple Leafs, a team all too familiar with First Round exits. Their game has a start time at 7:30 pm ET / 4:30 pm PT on the ESPN cable channel.
Find out how to watch the TB Lightning and Maple Leafs Game 1 online free without cable by utilizing a trusted official live streaming service.
How to Watch Lightning vs Maple Leafs Game 1
You can stream Lightning at Maple Leafs Game 1 live for free by enrolling in a Fubo TV 7-day free trial. ESPN is included in the base “Pro” package free trial along with 140 other channels so you’ll be good to go once enrolled.
Fubo TV offers three days of auto recording in case you miss something live. It also provides 30 hours of Cloud DVR service so you can record any missed program or sporting event to watch later.
DirecTV Stream
AT&T TV is now DirecTV Stream, a loaded live streaming service offering different tier channel offerings at different price points. Availability depends where you live, and they’ll ask for your address to verify that. ESPN is included in the base Entertainment package as well as all higher tiers.
Hulu with Live TV
Another way to watch Game 1 between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning online without cable is to try out Hulu with Live TV. Hulu’s Live TV channel selection includes ESPN and many other sports channels.
With Hulu w/Live TV you’ll get 50 hours of cloud DVR storage to keep your favorite programming around for repeat viewing. That’s in addition to Hulu’s vast library of accessible content and originals.
Cable or Satellite
Satellite and cable subscribers can visit the Watch ESPN website or mobile app and use their provider login credentials to access the ESPN live stream for today’s Lightning and Maple Leafs 2023 NHL Playoffs Game 1 on any mobile device or computer.
