How to watch Stanley Cup Finals: Live stream Oilers vs. Panthers Game 2
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The 2024 Stanley Cup Finals pick back up tonight with Game 2, which will see the Edmonton Oilers vs. Florida Panthers face off again in Florida. We’ll show you how to watch the Stanley Cup Finals from home, whether you have cable or are looking for a live streaming alternative.
The Panthers are leading the finals following a Game 1 victory on Saturday night. The Florida team won 3-0, leading to a Game 1 finals shutout for the first time in over a decade. The Panthers’ goalie, Sergei Bobrovsky, was a true MVP during the game and made over 30 saves throughout the night, effectively blocking out all of the Oilers’ attempts to score.
Tonight’s game will see if the Oilers will be able to turn it around. The Canadian team was a Stanley Cup mainstay in the 80s and very early 90s, but this is their first time at the finals since 2006. The Panthers, on the other hand, made it to the finals last year but ultimately lost out to the Vegas Golden Knights.
Whether you’re rooting for the Panthers or Oilers, we’ve got you covered when it comes to how to watch tonight’s game. The options below will work for all 2024 finals games, including any potential games after Game 4. Make sure to bookmark our NHL Playoffs hub for additional info, including what time the puck drops each night.
How to watch Stanley Cup Finals in the US
Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals will air on ABC on Monday at 8 p.m. ET in the US. If you don’t have cable (or an antenna), you can try out a live streaming alternative. The cheapest option tonight is ESPN+, which starts at $10.99 a month. You can catch all of 2024 Stanley Cup Finals here. This is also the streaming home of select ABC and ESPN games across a variety of sports, in addition to must-see UFC coverage.
ESPN Plus (Monthly Plan)
ESPN Plus is designed for sports, giving subscribers access to live MLB, NHL, NFL, soccer, golf, and UFC fights. You can pay $11 monthly or go for an annual deal, which saves you about $22 a year. There’s also a bundle with Hulu and Disney Plus, which offers an even better discount.
If you’d rather try a cable alternative live TV streaming package, Sling TV and Fubo might be able to help you out. Sling TV allows you to access ABC in select regions by subscribing to Sling Orange + Blue for $55 a month, but new users can currently get half off their first month. Sling’s local channel coverage is selective, so you should look up which channels are available in your region using your zip code before purchasing a subscription. You can also check out Sling’s local channels page for more information.
Sling TV Subscription
For just the essentials without any extra fluff, Sling TV is the streaming service you’re looking for. It’s more customizable than other plans, with three options you can choose from, so you pay for only what you need. New members get their first month for $20 off.
At $79.99, Fubo is the more expensive live TV package we’re highlighting today, but it offers pretty broad ABC coverage and a ton of other channels (as always, you should still look up your zip code before subscribing to ensure that your region has access to the channels you want). New users can try Fubo free for one week.
Fubo Pro Plan
Fubo is the streaming service for sports fans. Its huge library of channels includes regional and international sports leagues, setting it apart from the competition. You can also tack on additional programming to your plan, but it’ll cost you extra.
How to watch Stanley Cup Finals from anywhere
If you’ll be traveling outside of the United States during tonight’s game (or any of the upcoming games), you can still keep up with your subscriptions via VPN (virtual private network). VPNs allow you to change your device’s virtual location to keep up with your usual websites and apps while traveling. Since the services we’ve outlined today require US forms of payment, this suggestion will be best for Americans who are simply traveling abroad at the moment.
Our go-to VPN recommendation is ExpressVPN, which is beginner-friendly and comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Check out our ExpressVPN review for additional details, and keep reading to learn how to use a VPN.
ExpressVPN Plan
With its consistent performance, reliable security, and expansive global streaming features, ExpressVPN is the best VPN out there, excelling in every spec and offering many advanced features that makes it exceptional. Better yet, you can save up to 49% and get an extra three months for free today.
How to watch Stanley Cup Finals with a VPN
- Sign up for a VPN if you don’t already have one.
- Install it on the device you’re planning to watch on.
- Turn it on and set it to a US location.
- Sign up for a live streaming package and navigate to ABC.
- Enjoy the game!
Note: The use of VPNs is illegal in certain countries, and using VPNs to access region-locked streaming content might constitute a breach of the terms of use for certain services. Insider does not endorse or condone the illegal use of VPNs.
Lillian Brown is a Streaming and Deals Editorial Fellow for Business Insider. She joined the company in early 2024 and focuses on ‘how to watch’ guides for streaming services and live events for the Reviews team. She also covers VPN usage.You can purchase logo and accolade licensing to this story here.
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