Where To Watch 2024 NHL Playoffs Live In Auckland, NZ
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This Guide Will Prepare You For The 2024 NHL Playoffs (experienced Live In Auckland)
This guide is for you if . . .
You are a fan of the National Hockey League, or a NHL team.
You are searching for a bar or venue to watch the NHL playoffs live on TV in Auckland, New Zealand.
You are a NZ local confused about where/how to stream the NHL playoffs.
You are a cruise ship visitor in Auckland looking for a bar to watch the NHL playoffs.
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#1) Option: Sky Sports Now Package
When we moved to New Zealand we found it difficult to watch North American sports because (1) the time zone difference puts the games in the morning/afternoon. (2) most sports bars in NZ only show one stream across all of their TVs (usually rugby coverage on Sky Sports).
Therefore, for true NHL fans in NZ we recommend you >buy a 1 month pass< to Sky Sports Now NZ.
Sky Sports Now Gives You Access To:
ESPN 1 + 2 - Home of the 2024 NHL Playoffs in NZ/AUS
Sky Sports Channels - showcasing rugby and European sports
Stream the games anywhere on your phone
Start from beginning of the game feature
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NHL Playoffs Matchup - Toronto Maple Leafs vs Boston Bruins
One of the best rivalries in NHL history will battle in a 7 game series: maybe the best matchup of Round 1?
Boston (47-20-15) has won 6 straight playoff series against Toronto. Will Toronto break the streak? Or will Boston continue to “own” the Leafs?
Boston is led by star players David Pastrnak, Brad Marchand, and 2 of the best goalies in the league.
Toronto finished the season (46-26-10). This is a deep Toronto team, led by star players like Auston Matthews (69 goals, 107 pts), William Nylander (98 pts), Mitch Marner (85 pts) and captain John Tavares (65 points).
Bordersology highly recommends that you watch a game live from this series at one of Auckland’s great sports bars! (Listed Below)
#2) The Right Track - Auckland CBD
Put simply, we believe the #1 location to view the NHL playoffs in Auckland is The Right Track Sports Cafe. Open from 9am-1am, you will be able to catch the most NHL games live here.
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NHL Playoffs Matchup - NY Rangers vs Washington Capitals
The New York Rangers (55-23-4) won the best regular season record in the NHL this year.
Rangers are led by all-star player Artemi Panarin, and one of the deepest rosters in the NHL
The Rangers are favourites to win the Stanley Cup.
The Rangers will face the Washington Capitals (40-31-11) who snuck into the playoffs with some end of season wins + luck. Capitals super-star Alexander Ovechkin hopes to upset the Rangers and add more playoff wins to his NHL Hall of Fame resume.
#3) The Fox: A London Pub - Viaduct
The Fox: A London Pub is a popular sports bar in Viaduct Harbour, Auckland CBD.
Opening at 11am on the Weekends and Noon during the week, plan to catch a West Coast home games here (like the Vancouver Canucks).
Screens everywhere so you can always see the game.
Surround sound audio feed in the pool room and bathrooms.
Lots of gluten-free labelled food options on the menu, but standard pub food overall.
*With only one stream across all TVs, you might find yourself competing with Rugby fans for screen time.
NHL Playoffs Matchup - Vancouver Canucks vs Nashville Predators
Vancouver Canucks (50-23-9) fans hope this is the year their team returns to the Stanley Cup Finals.
Vancouver has one of the most committed hockey fanbases in the league, expect intense home games.
It is hard to forget the heartbreak (and riots) that occurred when the Canucks lost the 2011 Stanley Cup Finals GM 7 at home to Boston.
The Canucks have a stacked roster, led by young stars Quinn Hughes, Elias Peterson, Brock Boeser and veteran players JT Miller, Elias Lindholm.
The Nashville Predators (47-30-5) enter the series playing good hockey, led by superstar goaltender Juuse Saros (who could give the Canucks issues in this series)
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#4) The Empire - Auckland CBD
The Empire provides the # of TV screens and beverages needed to properly enjoy the NHL.
Lots of TVs and two projector screens
Large selections of drinks and beers
NGA options on the food menu
Lots of tables inside the bar and outside on their patio
VIP deals card
The only problem is that they only have one feed, so every TV is showing the same game. For example, during the NFL playoffs, they had to turn off an NHL game that someone was watching.
NHL Playoffs Matchup - Edmonton Oilers vs LA Kings
Is 2024 the year that the stacked Edmonton Oilers (49-27-6) finally win a Stanley Cup?
Edmonton has the NHL’s best player Connor McDavid (132 pts) and allstar player Leon Draisaitl (106 pts) on the same line. However, every year the team seems to collapse in the playoffs due to poor goaltending/defence.
The Los Angeles Kings (44-27-11) surprised the league this year by making the playoffs.
Many fans thought they were in a rebuilding year, but here they are against Edmonton, again.
The Kings will need some magic from franchise vets Anze Kopitar and Drew Doughty if they are going to have any chance vs Edmonton.
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#5) Schapiro’s Sports Bar - Mt Eden
Located in Eden Terrace, Schapiro’s Sports Bar is a highly recommended American Sports Bar.
Inspired by San Francisco style sports bars, Schapiro’s will get you in the right vibe for the NHL Playoffs!
>Shapiro’s Sports Bar Website<
See what games will be playing on their website and reserve a table
Opens at noon so NHL fans will be able to catch West Coast home games live.
NHL Playoffs Matchup - Winnipeg Jets vs Colorado Avalanche
The Winnipeg Jets (52-24-6) make a return to the NHL playoffs and look to make some noise!
Winnipeg is led by superstar goaltender Connor Hellebuyck who can shut-out any team in the NHL and a deep rotation of veteran players including Mark Scheifele, Kyle Connor, N Ehlers, Sean Monahan, Tyler Toffoli and more!
Despite having the smallest arena in the playoffs, Jets fans will white-out the arena. The streets of Winnipeg CBD will be closed as thousands watch home games outside the arena.
The Jets have a tough opponent; the 2022 Stanley Cup Champions Colorado Avalanche (50-25-7).
The Avs return most of their Stanley Cup roster, including star players Nathan MacKinnon (140 pts), Mikko Rantanen (104 pts), and Cale Makar.
#6) The Paddington- Parnell
Leave Auckland CBD and catch the NBA Playoffs in Parnell, at The Paddington.
Opening at 10am during the week, Paddington is a great spot to watch the Eastern Conference Playoffs over breakfast.
Opening at 11am on the weekends, watch Western Conference games live from the start!
NHL Playoffs Matchup - Vegas Golden Knights vs Dallas Stars
The Vegas Golden Knights (45-29-8) look to defend their 2023 Stanley Cup Title against the Dallas Stars (52-21-9)
Both of these rosters are loaded with talent at every level! Expect this series to go 6 or 7 games!
#7) Morningside Tavern - Eden Park
Leave Auckland CBD and head to Morningside Tavern for the NHL Playoffs!
Morningside’s website boasts, “We’ve got all the sports channels, if it’s not already on just ask our friendly staff to change the channel on one of our many big screens.”
Website shows which games will be available and you can book a table
20+ beers on tap
Many TV screen
Happy hour and daily specials
NHL Playoffs Matchup - Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay lightning
The Battle of Florida! The Tampa Bay Lightning (45-29-8) take on their state rival Florida Panthers (52-24-6).
The Lightning will need allstar goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy to play well if they expect to get past the Florida Panthers.
Bordersology highly recommends watching a game from this series. Keep an eye out for Panther’s superstar player Mathew Tkachuk who is one of the most entertaining in the league to watch!
#8) The Kingslander - Near Eden Park
Leave Auckland CBD and catch the game at the busy Kingslander Sports Bar.
Big screen TVs
“Whats-On” section of the website shows which games they will be playing + live music performances.
Themed daily specials and events.
NHL Playoffs Matchup - Carolina Hurricanes vs NY Islanders
The NY Islanders battled their way into one of the final playoff spots. The Islanders always play elite defence.
The Carolina Hurricanes are a favourites to win the Stanley Cup.
They have a very talented roster led by Sebasian Aho. At the trade deadline they acquired elite goalscorer Jake Guentzel from the Pittsburgh Penguins.
