WATCH Capitals vs. Rangers Stanley Cup Playoffs, NHL 2015 Top Division Teams: Listen To Free Hockey Coverage, Power Rankings

By Danica Bellini, Mstars Associate Editor | Apr 30, 2015 06:30 PM EDT

It's finally that time of year - the Stanley Cup playoffs are here!

The Washington Islanders battle it out on the ice against the New York Rangers as part of the 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs on Thursday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m. EST at Madison Square Garden in NYC. Read on to see where fans can watch and listen to a live stream of the Thursday night hockey game online and catch up-to-date feeds and coverage on highlight plays and scores.

Heading into the NHL playoff season, ESPN.com reporter Scott Burnside ranked the "Super 16" teams earlier this month: 

Capitals (5): "This team is why we didn't pick the Rangers to win it all. Happy days are here again in Washington, with Barry Trotz making believers of everyone, most of all his players."

Washington defeated the New York Islanders in the first bout of playoff games.

Rangers (1): "It is interesting that although the Rangers are the regular-season champions, earning their first Presidents' Trophy since 1994 (the last time they won a Stanley Cup), there isn't widespread support for them as a potential Cup winner. Still, this is one of the most complete teams in the tournament." 

New York proved victorious against the Pittsburgh Penguins in that series earlier this month.

The game will be broadcasted live on local channels NBCSTVA, and CBC, but fans can also listen in on the radio at WTOPWFED, KTUI-FM, and ESPN NY

For fans who want to try out a free live stream (which may mean downloading a torrent), click here. Also try this or another option.

For a one-time fee, fans can access a NHL Gamecenter Live pass.

Get more info on the Stanley Cup playoffs.

ESPNESPN Scoreboard, and NHL.com  are both good sources for up-to-date game coverage and feeds.

More radio listening options for Capitals and Rangers.

Official NHL team websites: Capitals and Rangers.

Enjoy the playoff game!

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