The race for Lord Stanley’s Cup is upon us the 2024 NHL Playoffs get underway on Saturday, April 20 with a pair of contests on TNT before the postseason begins in earnest the next day with four games airing on the ESPN family of networks. Throughout the Stanley Cup Playoffs, games will air on ESPN, ESPN2, TBS, and TNT, with simulcasts of TNT games available on truTV. Given the networks covering the playoffs, The Streamable’s expert recommendation to stream the entire NHL postseason is with a subscription to Sling TV. Currently, the live TV streaming service is offering customers $10 off their first month of service.
How to Watch the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs
- When: Starting Saturday, April 20 at 5 p.m. ET
- TV: ESPN, ESPN2, TBS, TNT, truTV
- Stream: Watch with a Subscription to Sling TV.
About the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs
The Stanley Cup Playoffs will get underway on Saturday, April 20 at 5 p.m. ET as the New York Islanders and Carolina Hurricanes face off on TNT and truTV in a battle of division winners. Saturday’s nightcap will feature two Original Six teams as the Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins will take to the ice at 8 p.m. ET on the same channels.
On Sunday, ESPN and ESPN2 will pick up the postseason coverage with four games on tap. Then on Monday, the final series-opening games will take place, highlighted by last season’s Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights opening their title defense against the Western Conference’s No. 1 seed, the Dallas Stars. As of the publication of this article, neither the NHL nor its television partners have released the entire first-round broadcast schedule, but we do know when and where many of the early games will air.
To watch all of this action, The Streamable recommends signing up for a subscription to Sling TV. Not only will Sling carry all of the games in the Chase for Lord Stanley’s Cup, but it is the cheapest option to do so. If you sign up for both the Sling Orange and Blue plans, that will cost just $55 per month, and it will get you ESPN, ESPN2, TBS, TNT, and truTV. to sweeten the pot, Sling is currently offering customers $10 off their first month, so you can watch the first half of the postseason for just $45.
What Is the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round Schedule?
TNT Currently Scheduled First Round Games:
| Date | Time (ET) | Matchup | Outlet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, April 20 | 5 p.m. | Game 1: New York Islanders vs. Carolina Hurricanes | TBS, truTV, Max |
| 8 p.m. | Game 1: Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Boston Bruins | TBS, truTV, Max |
ESPN Currently Scheduled First Round Games
| Date | Time (ET) | Matchup | Outlet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, April 21 | 12:30 p.m. | Game 1: Tampa Bay Lightning at Florida Panthers | ESPN |
| 3 p.m. | Game 1: Washington Capitals at New York Rangers | ESPN | |
| 7 p.m. | Game 1: Colorado Avalanche at Winnipeg Jets | ESPN2 | |
| 10 p.m. | Game 1: Nashville Predators at Vancouver Canucks | ESPN | |
| Monday, April 22 | 7 p.m. | Game 2: Toronto Maple Leafs at Boston Bruins | ESPN |
| 7:30 p.m. | Game 1: New York Islanders at Carolina Hurricanes | ESPN2 | |
| 9:30 p.m. | Game 1: Vegas Golden Knights at Dallas Stars | ESPN | |
| 10 p.m. | Game 1: Los Angeles Kings at Edmonton Oilers | ESPN2 | |
| Tuesday, April 23 | 7 p.m. | Game 2: Washington Capitals at New York Rangers | ESPN |
| 7:30 p.m. | Game 2: Tampa Bay Lightning at Florida Panthers | ESPN2 | |
| 9:30 p.m. | Game 2: Colorado Avalanche at Winnipeg Jets | ESPN | |
| 10 p.m. | Game 2: Nashville Predators at Vancouver Canucks | ESPN2 | |
| Wednesday, April 24 | 7 p.m. | Game 3: Boston Bruins at Toronto Maple Leafs | ESPN |
| 9:30 p.m. | Game 2: Vegas Golden Knights at Dallas Stars | ESPN | |
| Thursday, April 25 | 7 p.m. | Game 3: Carolina Hurricanes at New York Islanders | ESPN2 |
| Monday, April 29 | 9:30 p.m. | Game 4: Dallas Stars at Vegas Golden Knights | ESPN |
What Devices Can You Use to Stream the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs?
Fans can watch the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sling TV using Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, Xbox, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.
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Sling TV
Sling TV is a live TV streaming service that helps users save money with the option of two distinct plans. The $40/month “Sling Orange” plan offers about 30 channels, including Disney Channel and ESPN. The $40/month “Sling Blue” plan offers about 40 channels, including Fox and NBC local channels.
