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How To Watch The NHL Playoffs: Best 2024 Options

Catch the fight leading up to the Stanley Cup Final.

NHL: Arizona Coyotes at Philadelphia Flyers
Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports

The NHL Playoffs have entered Finals territory! The remaining 2 teams will battle it out to see who will take home the Stanley Cup Trophy. The Las Vegas Golden Knights will be going up against the Florida Panthers in what’s promised to be an unforgettable series. We know both of these teams are willing to do anything to secure the Stanley Cup Trophy, so sign up for a live TV streaming service to watch all of the action from your home.

Click here for past game scores, upcoming game times, and what channel to watch on for the rest of the Finals.

Where can you stream the NHL playoffs?

Streaming ServicePrice per Month Free Trial 
Sling TV$40+No
DIRECTV STREAM$79.99+Yes
YouTube TV$72.99+Yes
Hulu + Live TV$76.99+No
Fubo$74.99+Yes
Vidgo$64.95+No
ESPN Plus $10.99+No

What channels air the NHL playoffs?

The Stanley Cup playoffs, like regular-season NHL games, live across several networks. To watch every game of the NHL playoffs, you’ll need an ESPN Plus plan in addition to access to ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, and TBS. While this looks like an intimidating channel list, several streaming platforms offer access to these networks and more — so there’s no reason to feel tied to a cable provider. 

How to watch the NHL playoffs on Sling TV (our preferred service)

PlanPrice per MonthChannelsFree Trial
Sling Orange$4031No
Sling Blue$4542No
Sling Orange & Blue$6048No

Sling TV is an incredible streaming option for sports fans, and NHL die-hards are no exception here. They’ll find ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, and TBS on Sling’s channel list, netting them nearly every NHL playoff game broadcast. For the price, it’s incredibly hard to beat Sling TV, especially considering all that it offers. Peruse our Sling TV review to find out more. There’s no free trial, but new subscribers get half off their first month of service. 

How to watch the NHL playoffs on DIRECTV STREAM

PlanPrice per MonthChannelsFree Trial
Entertainment$79.9975+Yes
Choice$108.99105+Yes
Ultimate$119.99140+Yes
Premier$164.99150+Yes

DIRECTV isn’t a new name in home entertainment — and DIRECTV STREAM is its latest streaming service offering. Subscribers will find ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, and TBS among the service’s lineup, making DIRECTV STREAM a fine choice for any NHL fan looking for a way to watch playoff hockey. 

How to watch the NHL playoffs on YouTube TV

PlanPrice per MonthChannelsFree Trial
Base Plan$72.99100+Yes
Spanish Plan$34.9928+Yes

If you need one sports streaming platform that gets you every broadcast network you need to watch the NHL playoffs, YouTube TV has you covered. Users will find ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, and TBS, meaning they’ll get every televised NHL playoff game for $72.99 monthly. 

How to watch the NHL playoffs on Hulu + Live TV

PlanPrice per MonthChannelsFree Trial
Hulu+ Live TV, Disney Plus,
and ESPN Plus1
$76.9985+No
Hulu + Live TV, Disney Plus,
and ESPN Plus2
$89.9985+No
Live TV Only$75.9985+No
1All with ads
2Hulu and Disney Plus – no ads, ESPN Plus – with ads

Hulu + Live TV is the only streaming service that allows users to bundle their plan with an ESPN Plus subscription while offering ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, and TBS, making it one of the only platforms with everything you need to catch every game. However, it’s one of the more expensive streaming options available. 

How to watch the NHL playoffs on Fubo

PlanPrice per MonthChannelsFree Trial
Pro$74.99156+Yes
Elite$84.99224+Yes
Premier$94.99233+Yes
Latino$32.9943+Yes

Fubo users get streaming access to ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2, so hockey fans can catch a handful of NHL playoff games. Fubo also offers specific packages for MLB, NFL, and NBA content, making this service great for the sports fan with broad tastes.

How to watch the NHL playoffs on Vidgo

PlanPrice per MonthChannelsFree Trial
English Plus$64.95110+No
English Premium$79.95150+No
English & Spanish Ultimate$99.95150+No
Vidgo Mas$39.9545+No

The new kid on the block, Vidgo, offers ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2. This makes a handful of NHL playoff games accessible at a price on par with Hulu + Live TV. 

How to watch the NHL playoffs ESPN Plus

PlanPrice per MonthChannelsFree Trial
ESPN Plus Monthly$10.99N/ANo
ESPN Plus Annual$109.99N/ANo
Disney Bundle Trio Basic1$14.99N/ANo
Disney Bundle Trio Premium2$24.99N/ANo
1Disney, Hulu, and ESPN Plus; all with ads
2Disney and Hulu No Ads; ESPN Plus With Ads

ESPN’s streaming platform, ESPN Plus, is home to NHL Power Play, which offers subscribers a veritable ton of hockey games, including replays of every regular season and playoff NHL game aired on ABC, ESPN, NHL Network, and TNT. If you’ve been keeping up with the regular season, you might already have this service, but if you don’t, now is as good a time as any to try it.

NHL playoffs schedule 2024

The NHL playoffs will consist of four rounds: First Round, Second Round, Conference Championships, and the Stanley Cup Final. The tentative schedule for the NHL playoffs is as follows:

NHL Finals

  • Game 1: Saturday, June 3 at 8:00 p.m. on TNT @ Vegas (Golden Knights 5 vs. Florida Panthers 2)
  • Game 2: Monday, June 5 at 8:00 p.m. on TNT @ Vegas (Golden Knights 7 vs. Florida Panthers 2)
  • Game 3: Thursday, June 8 at 8:00 p.m. on TNT @ Florida (Golden Knights 2 vs. Florida Panthers 3)
  • Game 4: Saturday, June 10 at 8:00 p.m. on TNT @ Florida (Golden Knights 3 vs. Florida Panthers 2)
  • Game 5: Tuesday, June 13 at 8:00 p.m. on TNT @ Vegas (Golden Knights vs. Florida Panthers)
  • Game 6 (if necessary): Friday, June 16 at 8:00 p.m. on TNT @ Florida (Golden Knights vs. Florida Panthers)
  • Game 7 (if necessary): Monday, June 19 at 8:00 p.m. on TNT @ Vegas (Golden Knights vs. Florida Panthers)

Conference Finals

Eastern: Florida Panthers vs Carolina Hurricanes

  • Game 1: Thursday, May 18 (at CAR) Florida Panthers 3, Carolina Hurricanes 2
  • Game 2: Saturday, May 20 (at CAR) Florida Panthers 2, Carolina Hurricanes 1
  • Game 3: Monday, May 22 (at FLA) Florida Panthers 1, Carolina Hurricanes 0
  • Game 4: Wednesday, May 24 (at FLA) Florida Panthers 4, Carolina Hurricanes 3

Western: Vegas Golden Knights vs Dallas Stars

  • Game 1: Friday, May 19 (VEG) Vegas Golden Knights 4, Dallas Stars 3
  • Game 2: Sunday, May 21(VEG) Vegas Golden Knights 3, Dallas Stars 2
  • Game 3: Tuesday, May 23(DAL) Vegas Golden Knights 4, Dallas Stars 0
  • Game 4: Thursday, May 25(DAL)Vegas Golden Knights 2, Dallas Stars 3
  • Game 5: Saturday, May 27(VEG)Vegas Golden Knights 2, Dallas Stars 4
  • Game 6: Monday, May 29(DAL)Vegas Golden Knights 6, Dallas Stars 0

Round 2

Maple Leafs vs Panthers

  • Game 1: Tuesday, May 2 (@TOR): Maple Leafs 1, Panthers 4
  • Game 2: Thursday, May 4 (@TOR): Maple Leafs 2, Panthers 3
  • Game 3: Sunday, May 7 (@FLA): Maple Leafs 2, Panthers 3
  • Game 4: Wednesday, May 10 (@FLA): Maple Leafs 2, Panthers 1
  • Game 5: Friday, May 12 (@TOR): Maple Leafs 2, Panthers 3
  • Game 6: Sunday, May 14 (@FLA): Maple Leafs, Panthers
  • Game 7: Tuesday, May 16 (@TOR): Maple Leafs, Panthers

Hurricanes vs Devils

  • Game 1: Wednesday, May 3 (@CAR): Hurricanes 5, Devils 1
  • Game 2: Friday, May 5 (@CAR): Hurricanes 6, Devils 1 
  • Game 3: Sunday, May 7 (@NJ): Hurricanes 4, Devils 8 
  • Game 4: Tuesday, May 9 (@NJ): Hurricanes 6, Devils 1
  • Game 5: Thursday, May 11 (@CAR): Hurricanes 3, Devils 2
  • Game 6: Saturday, May 13 (@NJ): Hurricanes, Devils 
  • Game 7: Monday, May 15 (@CAR): Hurricanes, Devils 

Stars vs Kraken

  • Game 1: Tuesday, May 2 (@DAL): Stars 4, Kraken 5
  • Game 2: Thursday, May 4 (@ DAL): Stars 4, Kraken 2 
  • Game 3: Sunday, May 7 (@SEA): Stars 2, Kraken 7
  • Game 4: Tuesday, May 9 (@SEA): Stars 6, Kraken 3
  • Game 5: Thursday, May 11 (@DAL): Stars 5, Kraken 2
  • Game 6: Saturday, May 13 (@SEA): Stars 3, Kraken 6
  • Game 7: Monday, May 15 (@DAL): Stars 2, Kraken 1

Golden Knights vs Oilers

  • Game 1: Wednesday, May 3 (@VGK): Golden Knights 6, Oilers 4
  • Game 2: Saturday, May 6 (@VGK): Golden Knights 1, Oilers 5
  • Game 3: Monday, May 8 (@EDM): Golden Knights 5, Oilers 1
  • Game 4: Wednesday, May 10 (@EDM): Golden Knights 1, Oilers 4
  • Game 5: Friday, May 12 (@VGK): Golden Knights 4, Oilers 3
  • Game 6: Sunday, May 14 (@EDM): Golden Knights 5, Oilers 2
  • Game 7: Tuesday, May 16 (@VGK): Golden Knights, Oilers

Round 1

Bruins vs. Panthers

  • Game 1: Monday, April 17 (at BOS): Bruins 3, Panthers 1 
  • Game 2: Wednesday, April 19 (at BOS): Panthers 6, Bruins 3 
  • Game 3: Friday, April 21(at FLA): Bruins 4, Panthers 2 
  • Game 4: Sunday, April 23 (at FLA): Bruins 6, Panthers 2 
  • Game 5: Wednesday, April (at BOS): Panthers 4, Bruins 3 (OT) 
  • Game 6: Friday, April 28 (at FLA): Panthers 7, Bruins 5 
  • Game 7: Sunday, April 30 (at BOS): Panthers 4, Bruins 3 (OT)

Maple Leafs vs. Lightning

  • Game 1: Tuesday, April 18(at TOR): Lightning 7, Maple Leafs 3 
  • Game 2: Thursday, April 20 (at TOR): Maple Leafs 7, Lightning 2 
  • Game 3: Saturday, April 22 (at TB): Maple Leafs 4, Lightning 3 (OT) 
  • Game 4: Monday, April 24 (at TB): Maple Leafs 5, Lightning 4 (OT) 
  • Game 5: Thursday, April 27 (at TOR): Lightning 4, Maple Leafs 2 
  • Game 6: Saturday, April 29 (at TB):  Maple Leafs 2, Lightning 1 (OT) 

Hurricanes vs. Islanders

  • Game 1: Monday, April 17 (at CAR): Hurricanes 2, Islanders 1 
  • Game 2: Wednesday, April 19 (at CAR): Hurricanes 4, Islanders 3 (OT) 
  • Game 3: Friday, April 21 (at NYI): Islanders 5, Hurricanes 1
  • Game 4: Sunday, April 21 (at NYI): Hurricanes 5, Islanders 2 
  • Game 5: Tuesday, April 25 (at CAR): Islanders 3, Hurricanes 2 
  • Game 6: Friday, April 28 (at NYI): Hurricanes 2, Islanders 1 (OT)

Devils vs. Rangers

  • Game 1: Tuesday, April 18 (at NJ): Rangers 5, Devils 1 
  • Game 2: Thursday, April 20 (at NJ): Rangers 5, Devils 1 
  • Game 3: Saturday, April 22 (at NYR): Devils 2, Rangers 1 (OT) 
  • Game 4: Monday, April 24 (at NYR): Devils 3, Rangers 1 
  • Game 5: Thursday, April 27 (at NJ): Devils 4, Rangers 0 
  • Game 6: Saturday, April 29 (at NYR): Rangers 5, Devils 2 
  • Game 7: Monday, May 1 (at NJ): Rangers , Devils

Avalanche vs. Seattle Kraken

  • Game 1: Tuesday, April 18 (at COL): Kraken 3, Avalanche 1 
  • Game 2: Thursday, April 20 (at COL): Avalanche 3, Kraken 2 
  • Game 3: Saturday, April 22 (at SEA): Avalanche 6, Kraken 4 
  • Game 4: Monday, April 24 (at SEA): Kraken 3, Avalanche 2 (OT) 
  • Game 5: Wednesday, April 26 (at COL): Kraken 3, Avalanche 2 
  • Game 6: Friday, April 28 (at SEA): Avalanche 4, Kraken 1 
  • Game 7: Sunday, April 30 (at COL): Kraken 2, Avalanche 1

Stars vs. Wild

  • Game 1: Monday, April 17 (at DAL): Wild 3, Stars 2 (2OT) 
  • Game 2: Wednesday, April 19 (at DAL): Stars 7, Wild 3 
  • Game 3: Friday, April 21 (at MIN): Wild 5, Stars 1 
  • Game 4: Sunday, April 23 (at MIN): Stars 3, Wild 2 
  • Game 5: Tuesday, April 25 (at DAL): Stars 4, Wild 0 
  • Game 6: Friday, April 28 (at MIN): Stars 4, Wild 1

Golden Knights vs. Jets

  • Game 1: Tuesday, April 18 (at VGK): Jets 5, Golden Knights 1 
  • Game 2: Thursday, April 20 (at VGK): Golden Knights 5, Jets 2 
  • Game 3: Saturday, April 22 (at WPG): Golden Knights 5, Jets 4 (2OT) 
  • Game 4: Monday, April 24 (at WPG): Golden Knights 4, Jets 2 
  • Game 5: Thursday, April 27 (at VGK): Golden Knights 4, Jets 1

Oilers vs. Kings

  • Game 1: Monday, April 17 (at EDM): Kings 4, Oilers 3 (OT)
  • Game 2: Wednesday, April 19 (at EDM): Oilers 4, Kings 2
  • Game 3: Friday, April 21 (at LA): Kings 3, Oilers 2 (OT)
  • Game 4: Sunday, April 23 (at LA): Oilers 5, Kings 4 (OT)
  • Game 5: Tuesday, April 25 (at EDM): Oilers 6, Kings 3 
  • Game 6: Saturday, April 29 (at LA): Oilers 5, Kings 4

Series Breakdown

NHL Finals

Florida Panthers (1) vs Vegas Golden Knights (3)

Eastern Conference Finals

  • Florida Panthers (4) vs Carolina Hurricanes (0)

Western Conference Finals

  • Vegas Golden Knights (4) vs Dallas Stars (2)

Eastern Conference Semifinals

  • Toronto Maple Leafs (1) vs Florida Panthers (4)
  • Carolina Hurricanes (4) vs New Jersey Devils (1)

Western Conference Semifinals

  • Dallas Stars (4) vs Seattle Krakens (3)
  • Vegas Golden Knights (4) vs Edmonton Oilers (2)

Eastern Conference Round 1

  • Boston Bruins (3) vs Florida Panthers (4)
  • Toronto Maple Leafs (4) vs Tampa Bay Lightning (2)
  • Carolina Hurricanes (4) vs New York Islanders (2)
  • New Jersey Devils (4) vs New York Rangers (3)

Western Conference Round 1

  • Colorado Avalanches (4) vs Seattle Krakens (3)
  • Dallas Stars (4) vs Minnesota Wilds (2)
  • Vegas Golden Knights (4) vs Winnipeg Jets (1)
  • Edmonton Oilers (4) vs Los Angeles Kings (2)

FAQ

How do I stream the NHL playoffs?

You can stream the NHL playoffs on ESPN Plus or any streaming service that grants access to ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, or TBS.

Where can I watch NHL 2023-2024 games?

You can watch NHL games on ESPN Plus, which offers NHL Power Play. Outside of ESPN Plus, you can watch NHL games on any streaming service offering you ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, TBS, or your favorite teams’ local network.

Does ESPN Plus stream the NHL playoffs?

Certain NHL playoff games will stream on ESPN Plus.

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