The Stanley Cup Final is upon us as the Edmonton Oilers take on the Florida Panthers in Game 1 at the Amerant Arena, Florida, Miami, on Saturday.
The route to the finals for both teams has been filled with difficulties. The Oilers had to get past the Dallas Stars, Vancouver Canucks and the LA Kings, while the Panthers eliminated the New York Rangers, Boston Bruins and the Tampa Bay Lightning.
What channel is the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Finals on?
For folks watching the Stanley Cup on cable, the ABC will be broadcasting the Finals this season. Game one of the series is set to have its puck drop at 8 p.m. E.T/ 5 p.m. P.T.
How to watch Edmonton Oilers vs. Florida Panthers Game 1 without cable?
People wanting to catch the Finals on streaming services can choose to opt from one of two ways. First is free trials to cable streaming services like DirecTV Stream and fubo, which will grant them access for the game, while the second option is streaming services like ESPN+ and HULU +.
How to watch and stream on ESPN+?
ESPN+ will be streaming every Stanley Cup Final game for subscribers. Despite there being no free trials, their relatively affordable services cost $10.99 a month or $109.99 a year for an annual plan.
ESPN+ gives extensive coverage across major sports including football, basketball, lacrosse, baseball, hockey and wrestling.
Best live streaming options for 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Final ft. Hulu
For viewers watching from the US, ESPN+ and Hulu are the primary live streaming option. Viewers outside the US could hop on the NHL.TV website for live streaming.
Hulu + Live TV offers the best option to catch the Stanely Cup Final, as its package includes ABC Channel and gives a free subscription to ESPN+, giving two different options to watch the games. It comes with a three-day free trial followed by a monthly charge of $76.99/month.
With two teams at the top of their form and having no injuries, it has the perfect recipe to be an exciting set of games. Let's know in the comments on who you think will take the lead in Game 1 of the Final.