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After a long summer away from the rink, the 2024-25 NHL season is kicking off, and for the current Presidents’ Trophy holders, expectations are sky-high.

Last season, the New York Rangers came just two wins shy of the Stanley Cup Final after winning the regular season, so the “only acceptable outcome” this year is to go all the way.

This year, the Rangers will open the season on the road against division rivals, the Pittsburgh Penguins.

It’s a clean slate and the Rangers have 82 chances to leave an impression; here’s everything you need to know about Rangers vs. Penguins, from start time and channel, to how to watch for free.

The New York Rangers take on the Pittsburgh Penguins tonight, October 9, live from PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. Puck drop is set for 7:30 p.m. ET.

The Rangers’ game against the Penguins is one of two nationally broadcast games airing tonight on TNT, so the game won’t be on the team’s home network of MSG.

If you have cable, all you’ll have to do is flip the channel over to TNT at game time.

An easy and free way to stream the Rangers vs. Penguins game without cable is by using a live TV streaming service with a free trial.

One we’re recommending to everyone right now is DIRECTV Stream, which comes with a five-day free trial. After the trial ends, DIRECTV Stream plan costs $79.98/month. DIRECTV Stream’s base plan includes TNT.

The most cost-effective way to stream NHL games on TNT in the long run, including the Rangers vs. Penguins game, is with a subscription to Max.

Max starts at $9.99/month with ads, and students can get the ad-supported plan for 50% off.

The Rangers’ next game is the home opener on Saturday, October 12. They’ll play the Utah Hockey Club in their third-ever game as a franchise. You can stream for free on DIRECTV Stream, as the game will air on MSG.

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