The champions are about to be eliminated in the first round of the 2024 NHL playoffs. The Stars went up 2-0 at the start of the series, but tonight completed a stunning comeback and can send the Golden Knights packing.

Read on to find out how to watch NHL Playoffs 2024 from anywhere with a VPN.

First up, however, is Game 6 of the Canucks-Predators series, in which the Canucks lead 3-2 despite giving up just 92 shots, the second fewest through the first five games of a playoff series since 1960.

Moreover, the home team has lost each of the last four games. Tonight's matchup will be played at the Predators' Bridgestone Arena.

Are the Bruins sleepwalking out of the NHL playoffs again? They had a chance to bounce back against the Maple Leafs on Tuesday but failed to show up, and their opponents have now lined up the series 3-3, setting up Saturday's decisive game.

(all times Eastern Standard Time)

Friday, May 3

In the United States, the 2024 NHL playoffs will air on TNT, TBS, TruTV, ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC/ESPN3. The Finals will be broadcast on ABC and ESPN3.

If you are already disconnected and do not have a cable package, you can watch all of these channels on the OTT cable TV alternative.

Sling TV is one of the better options. The Orange plan includes TNT, ESPN, and ESPN3, with prices starting at $40 per month, with the first month half off.

Some games, including those televised on ABC, will also be streamed live on ESPN Plus; subscribers to ESPN Plus will not have access to regular ESPN content, but will have access to thousands of live events, original programming, and series not available anywhere else (including regular series that cannot be seen anywhere else (not even on the regular ESPN service).

Even less expensive options this year are HBO's streaming service Max and the B/R Sports Add-On, which will be offered free for a limited time.

B/R Sports Add-On brings access to all NHL playoff games on TNT. Maximum pricing starts at $9.99 per month with ads and goes up to $15.99 per month without ads. The company is also offering a special of 20% off if you pay for a year in advance.

I am currently away from home and unable to watch Stanley Cup hockey.

You can still watch the NHL playoffs live thanks to the wonders of VPN (Virtual Private Network) VPN is software that makes your device look like you are in your home country, no matter where you are in the world. It's ideal for hoops fans who are away on vacation or business trips. Our favorite is NordVPN. Best on the market:

Viaplay has NHL rights in the UK

You need to subscribe to the Total package for coverage, the plan costs £14.99 per month. However, there is currently a 33% off annual subscription plan, which is equivalent to £9.99 per month.

Even if you are not in the UK right now, you can still watch live streams of the NBA playoffs with the best VPN services, such as NordVPN. [The 2024 NHL playoffs will be broadcast in Canada on CBC and Sportsnet.

Games televised on CBC will also be streamed live on the channel's CBC Gem service; CBC Gem is free (with ads) or $4.99 CAD per month (ad-free).

Sportsnet subscriptions start at CA$19.99 per month and provide access to a whole host of other sports on both Sportsnet and Sportsnet Plus. There is also an annual subscription for CA$179.99, averaging CA$14.99 per month.

If you live in Canada but are not at home at the moment, you can still watch live streams of the NHL playoffs with a high-quality VPN like NordVPN.

Australians can find NHL playoff live streams on ESPN via Foxtel.

I do not have Foxtel and do not want to subscribe. Kayo Sports, a specialty streaming service, also televises the NHL playoffs. With affordable, commitment-free plans starting at just $25 per month, it hosts live sports such as cricket, AFL, rugby, Formula 1, and many more.

For those who have not yet used the service, there is a 7-day free trial.

Currently not available in Australia, you can use a VPN like NordVPN to watch all the action on your Kayo account as if you were at home.