DALLAS, Texas — This is what athletes dream of taking part in: The Dallas Stars host the Colorado Avalanche in a decisive Game 7 of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs today. Puck drop for the first round marquee matchup is at 8 p.m. Eastern on ABC and ESPN+.

Several streaming services will broadcast the game live and you can watch on Fubo (free trial), DirecTV Stream (free trial), ESPN+ (free trial) and Sling (promotional offers).

How did we get here?

Colorado had their backs to the wall and responded with a 7-4 win in Game 6. Six players scored, but it was Valeri Nichushkin who led all with two scores.

Dallas couldn’t close it out when it mattered, and enter Game 7 with an 8-9 all-time record in Game 7 matchups. Though, their most recent Game 7 occurrence was last season in the first round, defeating the Vegas Golden Knights.

Colorado on the other hand is 6-10 all-time in Game 7, having lost the last six Game 7 contests.

Whoever wins will play the winner of the Winnipeg Jets and St. Louis Blues series in the next round.

Here’s how you can watch:

What: Dallas Stars vs Colorado Avalanche: Game 7 of first-round NHL Stanley Cup playoffs

When: Saturday, May 3, 2025

Time: 8 p.m. Eastern

Where: American Airlines Center | Dallas, Texas

Channel: ABC/ESPN Plus

Best Streaming Options: Fubo (free trial), ESPN Plus (free trial), DirecTV Stream (free trial), Sling (promotional offers)

Channel finder if you have cable: You can access the channel by using the channel finders online: Verizon Fios, Comcast Xfinity, Spectrum/Charter, Optimum/Altice, DIRECTV and Dish.

The Minnesota Wild host the Vegas Golden Knights in game 4 of the first round of the NHL Playoffs on Saturday, April 26 with a 2-1 lead in the series.

The game is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. EDT on TBS, TruTV or MAX. Fans looking to watch this NHL game can do so for free by using DirecTV Stream, which offers a free trial or with SlingTV, which doesn’t offer a free trial but has promotional offers available. Max has plans starting at just $9.99/month and includes movies, original series and more.

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The teams meet on Saturday for the seventh time this season. The Wild won the previous matchup 5-2. Kirill Kaprizov scored two goals in the win.

Minnesota is 45-30-7 overall and 23-17-2 in home games. The Wild have gone 42-3-3 in games they score three or more goals.

Vegas has a 50-22-10 record overall and a 21-14-7 record on the road. The Golden Knights have gone 22-10-1 in games they have fewer penalties than their opponent.

Who: Minnesota Wild vs. Vegas Golden Knights

When: Saturday, April 26 at 4 p.m. EDT

Where: Saint Paul, Minnesota

Stream:Sling; DirecTV Stream; MAX

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

What is DirecTV Stream?

DirecTV Stream is an internet TV service that offers your favorite entertainment, news and sports channels, as well as local TV stations and regional sports networks. DirecTV Stream can be purchased for $79.98/month for your first two months when you sign up for the ENTERTAINMENT package and add DIRECTV Sports Pack.

What is SlingTV?

Here’s what you can watch on Sling TV, with plans starting at $40: Baseball (MLB), Basketball (NBA, NCAAB), Combat Sports (Boxing, UFC, MMA), Football (NCAAF, NFL), Golf, Hockey, Motorsports, Olympics, Soccer, Tennis and Wrestling.

What is MAX?

MAX offers a wide variety of content from Warner Bros. Discovery, including movies, shows, documentaries, and live sports. Plans start at $9.99 a month.

The Associated Press contributed to this article

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