With the regular season now complete and the 16 teams being determined for qualification, the first round of the 2024 NHL playoffs is set to begin on Sunday, 21 April AEST.
It’s going to be a heated season as all teams vie for the Stanley Cup. Will the Vegas Golden Knights remain as champions, or will a surprise team make a long playoff run and end up hoisting the Cup? On another note, will this be the year the New York Rangers break the Presidents’ Trophy curse?
All questions will be answered as Round 1 kicks-off!
There are four rounds in the Stanley Cup playoffs — first round, second round, conference finals, and finals. In every Playoffs series, the sides will play a best-of-seven, meaning the first team to win four games advances to the next round.
Below are game time schedules and where to watch the NHL Playoffs 2024 live (plus free online replays) in Australia.
At the moment, the NHL has released the Round 1 games for the Eastern Conference. The complete First Round schedule will be updated when available. So bookmark this page to stay tuned.
What time is the 2024 NHL Playoffs live on TV in Australia?
Though not available on free-to-air channels, fans can still witness the NHL Playoffs 2024 live on Foxtel, Foxtel Now, Foxtel from Telstra and Kayo Sports, courtesy of simulcasts from the ESPN channels.
The coverage usually encompasses an extended live coverage of Rounds 1 and 2 of the NHL Playoffs, the Eastern and Western Conference finals, and the entire Stanley Cup finals.
Foxtel iQ satellite or cable service is also another reliable option to watch the 2024 Stanley Cup. Just subscribe to the Sports HD package which offers nine dedicated sports channels, including ESPN and ESPN2.
Check out the NHL Playoffs 2024 Round 1 schedule here:
Game 1
EASTERN CONFERENCE
| City | Sydney/Melbourne | Adelaide | Brisbane | Perth |
| New York Islanders vs Carolina Hurricanes | Sun, 21 Apr, 7:00am | Sun, 21 Apr, 6:30am | Sun, 21 Apr, 7:00am | Sun, 21 Apr, 5:00am |
| Toronto Maple Leafs vs Boston Bruins | Sun, 21 Apr, 10:00am | Sun, 21 Apr, 9:30am | Sun, 21 Apr, 10:00am | Sun, 21 Apr, 8:00am |
| Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers | Mon, 22 Apr, 2:30am | Mon, 22 Apr, 2:00am | Mon, 22 Apr, 2:30am | Mon, 22 Apr, 12:30am |
| Washington Capitals vs New York Rangers | Mon, 22 Apr, 5:00am | Mon, 22 Apr, 4:30am | Mon, 22 Apr, 5:00am | Mon, 22 Apr, 3:00am |
How to watch the NHL Playoffs 2024 live online
As mentioned previously, you can watch the 2024 Stanley Cup in Australia on online streaming services such as Kayo Sports and Foxtel Now.
Kayo offers access to the same sports broadcasts as Foxtel, plus you can watch your favourite team on different devices, depending on your subscription package.
Foxtel Now, the popular online platform of Foxtel, also broadcast extended live coverage of the NHL Playoffs 2024.
| TV Channel | ESPN |
| Streaming Service | Kayo Sports/Foxtel Now |
How to watch free replays of NHL Playoffs 2024
Due to the time difference, fans may not be able to watch some NHL games live on their scheduled times. Fortunately, you have access to replays when you have a Foxtel Now or Kayo Sports subscription. On-demand replays are usually available shortly after airing. Note that some of the replays are selected games only.
If you’re pressed for time, Kayo offers Kayo Minis, which consist of compact replays usually lasting 30 minutes. This platform also has a unique “No Spoilers” mode, blocking all reports of final scores so you can watch the replay with anticipation as if it’s live.
On the other hand, Foxtel Minis is Foxtel’s equivalent to Kayo Minis. It offers the same compressed replays of the game, lasting 30 minutes at most. If you’re out and about, check out the Foxtel Go app, included in your Foxtel subscription, to watch matches on the go.
