In what has been a testing year for everyone across the world, a semblance of normality has been restored with the addition of professional sport back on the agenda.

Not many gave the NHL a chance of finishing the 2019-20 season but with two bubbles in Edmonton and Toronto plus an amended schedule leading straight in the playoffs – the NHL is returning.

So, if you want your hockey fix, how do you go about watching the greatest game on ice?

Television:

Premier Sports retain the rights and are available via Sky, Virgin Media, netgem.tv or via their own online channel ‘Premier Player.’

Subscription options can be found here https://www.premiersports.com/subscribenow and the Stanley Cup schedule can be viewed at https://www.premiersports.com/nhl

As per the image, PS is offering a reduced two-month deal but please check terms and conditions before purchasing if that’s the route you choose to take

The games listed as being broadcast on FreeSports are ‘free to air” as long as you can access the channel. FS is available on many different platforms and via their online channel as well.

Some exhibition games are being broadcast and are as follows:

BT Sports are also due to be showing some games as they were during the regular season.

The link for their coverage is https://www.bt.com/sport/watch/whats-on?sport=Ice%20Hockey

Sat 1st Aug 2020
Chicago Blackhawks @ Edmonton Oilers – Qualifiers – Game 1 @ 20:00

Sun 2nd Aug 2020
Philadelphia Flyers @ Boston Bruins – Round Robin – Game 1 @ 20:00

Mon 3rd Aug 2020
Washington Capitals @ Tampa Bay Lightning – Round Robin – Game 1 @ 21:00

Wed 5th Aug 2020
Carolina Hurricanes @ New York Rangers – Qualifiers – Game 3 @ 01:00

Fri 7th Aug 2020
TBC @ TBC – Qualifiers – Game 4 @ 01:00

Online:

NHL.TV is offering an all-access pass for $19.99 though please bear in mind that blackouts will still apply as normal.
The subscription page can be found here: https://www.nhl.com/subscribe#plans

Which devices can you use to view NHL.TV is a question I’m asked frequently. Check out this link for the answer https://www.nhl.com/faq/connected-devices
This page also provides requirements for each device, troubleshooting and general advice.