Watch a Stanley Cup Playoffs live stream
You can live stream the 2023 Stanley Cup Finals for free on CBC in Canada. The Conference Finals are on Kayo Sports in Australia. In the US, the channels you need are TNT, ABC and ESPN, with games being live streamed on ESPN Plus too. You can tune in on Viaplay in the UK. Full TV and streaming info for the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs below.
Dates: Monday, April 17 - TBC |
TV channel: TNT, ABC/ESPN3, ESPN, ESPN2, TBS (US) | Viaplay (UK) | Sportsnet, CBC Sports (CA) |
FREE stream: Kayo Sports 7-day free trial (AUS) |
US stream: Sling 50% discount |
Use ExpressVPN to watch any stream |
Conference Finals – Game 1 TV times
- Panthers vs Hurricanes, Game 1 – Thu, May 18, 8 pm ET | TNT, SN, CBC, TVAS
- Stars vs Golden Knights, Game 1 – Fri, May 19, 8:30 pm ET | ESPN, SN, CBC, TVAS
Stanley Cup Playoffs 2023 preview
Having dumped the Boston Bruins out of the Stanley Cup playoffs in round one, and then despatched the Maple Leafs in round two, the Florida Panthers have made it to the Conference Finals in style. Not bad for a second wild card.
The closest Florida have come to winning the Stanley Cup Finals was in 1996, when they lost to Colorado. Can they see off the Hurricanes – the No.1 seed in the Metro area – and go one better? Game 1 is tonight at 8pm ET on ESPN.
Over in the West, it's the Las Vegas Golden Knights versus the Dallas Stars. The Stars punched their ticket with a 2-1 win over the Kraken in a spectacular Game 7 finale and will fancy their chances against Bruce Cassidy's side.
The Knights – the No. 1 seed from the Pacific Division – face a replay of the 2020 Western Conference Final, when the Stars defeated them 4-1 before losing to Tampa in the Stanley Cup Final. Can they avenge that loss? Game 1 is at 8.30pm ET on Friday.
Every Conference Final game is free to watch on CBC in Canada. Here's how to get a 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs live stream no matter where you are in the world. You might want to try a VPN if you're looking to tune into NHL while abroad.
Watch Stanley Cup Playoffs FREE online in Canada
Stanley Cup Playoffs live stream: watch every game in the US without cable
How to watch Stanley Cup Playoffs from outside your country
Unfortunately, if you try to watch your domestic coverage of the Stanley Cup Playoffs from somewhere outside your home country, you'll soon find a problem - geo-blocking.
That's where the broadcaster prevents you from watching your usual feed from abroad. It's a common problem for streamers all over the world, but there's an easy solution.
Use a VPN to live stream 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs from anywhere
Stanley Cup Playoffs live stream: watch every game in the US without cable
How to watch NHL: live stream Stanley Cup Playoffs in the UK
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How to watch NHL: live stream Stanley Cup Playoffs in Australia
Stanley Cup Conference Finals schedule
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
Carolina Hurricanes vs Florida Panthers
Sat., May 20: Panthers at Hurricanes, 8 p.m.; TNT, SN, CBC, TVAS
Mon., May 22: Hurricanes at Panthers, 8 p.m.; TNT, SN, CBC, TVAS
Wed., May 24: Hurricanes at Panthers, 8 p.m.; TNT, SN, CBC, TVAS
*Fri., May 26: Panthers at Hurricanes, 8 p.m.; TNT, SN, CBC, TVAS
*Sun., May 28: Hurricanes at Panthers, 8 p.m.; TNT, SN, CBC, TVAS
*Tue., May 30: Panthers at Hurricanes, 8 p.m.; TNT, SN, CBC, TVAS
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
Vegas Golden Knights vs Dallas Stars
Sun., May 21: Stars at Golden Knights, 3 p.m.; ABC, SN, CBC, TVAS
Tue., May 23: Golden Knights at Stars, 8 p.m.; ESPN, SN, CBC, TVAS
Thu., May 25: Golden Knights at Stars, 8 p.m.; ESPN, SN, CBC, TVAS
*Sat., May 27: Stars at Golden Knights, 8 p.m.; ABC, SN, CBC, TVAS
*Mon., May 29: Golden Knights at Stars, 8 p.m.; ESPN, SN, CBC, TVAS
*Wed., May 31: Stars at Golden Knights, 9 p.m.; ESPN, SN, CBC, TVAS
*If necessary
STANLEY CUP FINALS 2023
Hurricanes/Panthers vs. Knights/Stars