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

The Panthers vs Maple Leafs (Game 3) will be live on TBS in the US. In Canada, fans can watch a free Panthers vs Maple Leafs live stream on CBC Sports (opens in new tab). 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 3 of their 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs series.

It’s been hailed as the greatest upset in NHL history, and the Panthers Stanley Cup run continues with the Florida team already 2-0 up in their series against the Maple Leafs, with the series now switching to the FLA Live Arena.

The Panthers, the lowest-ranked team in the playoffs, beating the greatest (regular season) team the NHL has ever seen was always going to be the story of the first round, but the Leafs casting off their 19-year playoff curse should be right up there too. And doing so in the manner that they did makes Sheldon Keefe's men a very dangerous proposition.

They scratched out the Lightning dynasty with a game to spare by winning all three of their road games in OT. Captain John Tavares sealed the deal with a flourish on Monday night.

Paul Maurice's Panthers, however, have nothing to lose. They've already stirred things up off the rink with their ticketing antics. Can they now ruin a party that's been nearly two decades in the making? It certainly looks that way heading into Game 3 with the Panthers purring thanks to Anton Lundell making and scoring at one end of the ice and Sergei Bobrovsky keeping out 34 shots at the other.

The puck drops for Game 3 on Sunday at 6.30pm ET. Here's how to watch a Panthers vs Maple Leafs live stream no matter where you are in the world.

In Canada, the Stanley Cup Playoffs are split between Sportsnet and CBC Sports, but both services are showing the Panthers vs Maple Leafs (Game 3) on Sunday. The puck drops at 6.30pm ET / 3.30pm PT. 

That means the game will also be streamed live and for free on CBC Gem (opens in new tab). 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 (opens in new tab) 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.

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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In the US, the Panthers vs Maple Leafs (Game 3) is being shown live on TBS, with the puck set to drop at 6.30pm ET / 3.30pm PT on Sunday. 

Stream Panthers vs Maple Leafs live without cable

If you don't have TNT 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.

Both its Orange and Blue packages offer TNT in most major markets but go with Orange to get 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 (opens in new tab).

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

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 0.30am BST on Sunday night/Monday 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.

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

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 (opens in new tab), with the puck set to drop at 9am AEST on Friday morning. 

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