Panthers vs Maple Leafs live stream: how to watch NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs

By Aatif Sulleyman
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Watch Panthers vs Maple Leafs live stream

The Panthers vs Maple Leafs (Game 4) will be live on ESPN in the US. In Canada, fans can watch a free Panthers vs Maple Leafs live stream on CBC Sports. Aussies can tune in via Kayo, while Brits can watch on Viaplay. Read on for full details of how to watch Panthers vs Maple Leafs in Game 4 of their 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs series.

Panthers vs Maple Leafs TV schedule

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Game 1: Panthers 4 – Maple Leafs 2 (1-0)
Game 2: Panthers 3 – Maple Leafs 2 (2-0)
Game 3: Panthers 3 – Maple Leafs 2 (3-0)
Game 4: Weds, May 10, 7pm ET – ESPN, SN, CBC, TVAS
*Game 5: Fri, May 12, TBD – TNT, SN, CBC, TVAS
*Game 6: Sun, May 14, TBD – SN, CBC, TVAS
*Game 7: Tue, May 16, TBD – TNT, SN, CBC, TVAS
FREE stream: CBC Gem (CA)
Use ExpressVPN to watch any NHL stream
Global streams: Viaplay (UK) | Kayo Sports (AUS)
US without cable: Sling 50% discount

Panthers vs Maple Leafs preview – Game 4

The Leafs' hopes of lifting the Stanley Cup are hanging by the thread as they head into Game 4 of their Second Round series against the Panthers. The Toronto team are 3-0 down and will need a win on the road at the FLA Live Arena tonight to stay in contention.

Rookie goalie Joseph Woll will start in place of the injured Ilya Samsonov – a great way for the 24-year-old to make a name for himself if he can pull off some magic. The Maple Leafs need something to go right at the other end of the ice too, though. Forwards Mitchell Marner and William Nylander have yet to score in the series.

Only four teams have ever come back from this position to win 7-game series in the NHL but the Maple Leafs were one of them in the 1942 Stanley Cup final. Can they manage that feat again?

The improbably flying Florida Panthers will have something to say about that, no doubt. Their defeat of the Bruins has been hailed as the greatest upset in NHL history, and they play with a sense of nothing to lose.

The puck drops for Game 4 tonight at 7pm ET. Here's how to watch a Panthers vs Maple Leafs live stream no matter where you are in the world.

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How to watch Panthers vs Maple Leafs: live stream for FREE

CBC Gem

In Canada, the Stanley Cup Playoffs are split between Sportsnet and CBC Sports, but both services are showing the Panthers vs Maple Leafs (Game 4) on Wednesday. The puck drops at 7pm ET / 4pm PT. 

That means the game will also be streamed live and for free on CBC Gem. You can pay $4.99 per month for ad-free access to CBC Gem's on-demand library, but if you don't mind sitting through commercials you don't need to pay a thing.

If you're unable to tune in due to geo-blocking restrictions, a VPN is all you need to watch the action as you would at home.

For Sportsnet, an SN Now subscription costs $14.99 per month, $49.99 for four months, or $149.99 per year.

A Sportsnet Now Premium subscription costs $34.99 per month or $249.99 per year, and nets you WWE Network and coverage of the Bundesliga and FA Cup soccer, United Rugby Championship, Premiership Rugby, National Rugby League, and Super League Rugby.

How to watch Panthers vs Maple Leafs from outside your country

Unfortunately, if you try to watch your domestic coverage of Panthers vs Maple Leafs 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 Panthers vs Maple Leafs from anywhere:

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Once you've downloaded the software, just follow the prompts to install it then select the location you want to relocate your IP address to - it really is that easy.

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Panthers vs Maple Leafs live stream: watch NHL Playoffs in the US without cable

Sling TV

In the US, the Panthers vs Maple Leafs (Game 4) is being shown live on ESPN, with the puck set to drop at 7pm ET / 4pm PT on Wednesday. 

Stream Panthers vs Maple Leafs live without cable

If you don't have ESPN on cable, you'll need a streaming service that includes it, and Sling TV is an OTT service that's especially good for NHL fans.

Sling's Orange packages offers ESPN in most major markets with ESPN, ESPN2 and TBS with ABC coverage available via simulcasts on ESPN 3. It costs $40 a month but you can get your first month for half-price.

And remember, use a VPN to access your domestic streaming services when outside your home country - we rate ExpressVPN as the best overall.

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Panthers vs Maple Leafs: live stream Stanley Cup Playoffs in the UK

Viaplay is the exclusive NHL broadcaster in the UK and is showing the Panthers vs Maple Leafs, along with every game of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs.  Prepare for a late night though, as the puck is set to drop at 0.00am BST on Wednesday night/Thursday morning.  You'll have to subscribe to the Total package for coverage, which costs £14.99 per month or £143.88 per year. As well as the NHL, Viaplay has the rights to La Liga football, the United Rugby Championship, the rugby league Championship, plus the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship and Champions Hockey League.

Viaplay is the exclusive NHL broadcaster in the UK and is showing the Panthers vs Maple Leafs, along with every game of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs. 

Prepare for a late night though, as the puck is set to drop at 0.00am BST on Wednesday night/Thursday morning. 

You'll have to subscribe to the Total package for coverage, which costs £14.99 per month or £143.88 per year.

As well as the NHL, Viaplay has the rights to La Liga football, the United Rugby Championship, the rugby league Championship, plus the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship and Champions Hockey League.

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How to watch NHL: live stream Panthers vs Maple Leafs in Australia

Kayo Sports

NHL fans in Australia can watch the Panthers vs Maple Leafs for free via Kayo Sports, which offers all new users a FREE 7-day trial.

Kayo lets you stream on one device with its One plan (AU$25/month), two devices with Basic (AU$30/month), and three devices Premium (AU$35 a month).

Kayo also gives you access to over 50 other sports including cricket, NBA, MLB, PGA Tour golf, NRL, F1... the list goes on! Handy if you don't want to go all out on Fox.

The Panthers vs Maple Leafs game is also being shown on ESPN via Foxtel, with the puck set to drop at 9am AEST on Friday morning. 

Not in Australia right now? Use a VPN if you're away from home, in order to tap into your domestic coverage.

Aatif Sulleyman
Aatif Sulleyman

Aatif is a freelance copywriter and journalist based in the UK. He’s written about technology, science and politics for publications including Gizmodo, The Independent, Trusted Reviews and Newsweek, but focuses on streaming at Future, an arrangement that combines two of his greatest passions: sport and penny-pinching.

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