How to watch the Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Carolina Hurricanes livestream for free

What you need to know: Players, updates, and metrics for Maple Leafs vs. the Hurricanes

• The Maple Leafs are off a 2-1 defeat to the Canucks. 
• For Toronto, Jani Hakanpaa and Conor Dewar are on IR. 
• The Carolina Hurricanes don't have William Carrier and Jesper Fast
• While the Maple Leafs have a higher save percentage, the Canes are a force with the +32 goal differential and their outstanding time with puck possession — the Hurricanes create many opportunities to score.

What channels will broadcast the Toronto Maple Leafs vs. the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, February 22nd?

Since the Maple Leafs are a Canadian team, your best bet for watching most games is to get ESPN Plus. You can get the app for free with a Hulu + Live TV account. Some Maple Leafs games will also air on NHL Network, TNT, TruTV and the Monumental Sports Network (MNMT). Games that air on TruTV are also available on the Max app from HBO. 

How to watch the Toronto Maple Leafs vs. the Carolina Hurricanes on DIRECTV STREAM with a 5-day free trial

DIRECTV STREAM plans cost more than many competitors, but it’s a great way to watch the Maple Leafs vs. the Hurricanes this Saturday. Even the Entertainment package, the most affordable option, has more than 75 channels. This includes NHL Network, TNT and MNMT. You’ll get upwards of 100 channels by switching to the Choice, Ultimate, or Premier packages offered by DIRECTV STREAM. These options have a lot of regional sports networks. This includes FanDuel Sports Network Detroit, which will air several Maple Leafs games this season.  

How to watch the Toronto Maple Leafs vs. the Carolina Hurricanes on Hulu + Live TV with a 3-day free trial

Hulu + Live TV might be the best place to watch the Maple Leafs vs. Hurricanes matchup. It doesn’t have NHL Network, but you get ESPN Plus for free with your subscription. You can add ESPN Plus content to your Hulu + Live TV experience or watch it on its own app with your Hulu login credentials. In all, Hulu + Live TV offers more than 95 channels, including MNMT, TNT and TruTV. All customers also get the Hulu on-demand library with thousands of series and movies, plus Hulu Originals. 

How to watch the Toronto Maple Leafs vs. the Carolina Hurricanes on ESPN Plus

ESPN Plus is a standalone app that doesn’t live stream ESPN content but offers supplementary content. This includes many full NHL games. In addition, the platform has original shows and post-game analysis, plus college basketball, college football, golf, and other popular sports. You can pay for the ESPN Plus app by itself, but it’s cheaper to get it as a part of a Hulu + Live TV plan.

How to watch the Toronto Maple Leafs vs. the Hurricanes on Max with a 7-day free trial

HBO’s streaming service is getting into the sports game with its B/R Sports add-on, which Max is adding to subscriptions for no additional cost for a limited time. With the add-on, you’ll be able to watch 300 live games and matches each year, including select games from the NHL regular season and Stanley Cup Playoffs. 

Max’s sports coverage with the B/R add-on mostly consists of select events airing on TBS, TNT, and TruTV.

FAQ

Where can I watch the Toronto Maple Leafs vs. the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, February 22nd, for free?

On Saturday, February 22nd, you can catch the Maple Leafs vs. the Carolina Hurricanes by signing up for a free trial — there is a slim chance you used up all your options! And, you can get a free trial with DIRECTV STREAM, Hulu, ESPN Plus, or Max to watch the NHL matchup 

Where can I watch the Toronto Maple Leafs game?

Many Toronto Maple Leafs games air on ESPN Plus in the United States. You can also find some games on NHL Network, TNT, TruTV, Max and Monumental Sports Network.

Can I watch the Maple Leafs on Amazon Prime?

If you live in Canada, there will be six Maple Leaf games available exclusively on the app in the 2024-2025 season, starting with the game against the Lightning in October. These games won’t stream in the United States. 

Can you watch the Leafs game on ESPN?

Some Maple Leafs games air on ESPN Plus in the United States. This is a separate app that can be purchased independently but is also included with some Hulu + Live TV plans.