1st-round schedule for 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs | NHL.com (2024)

Times, dates, TV information for 8 best-of-7 series

By NHL Public Relations

NEW YORK -- The National Hockey League today announced the dates, starting times and national television coverage for the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round, which begins Monday, April 17. All times listed are ET and subject to change.

EASTERN CONFERENCE
Boston [A1] vs. Florida [WC2]
Monday, April 17: 7:30 p.m. Florida at Boston, ESPN, SNE, SNO, SNP, CBC, TVAS
Wednesday, April 19: 7:30 p.m. Florida at Boston, ESPN, SNE, SNO, SNP, CBC, TVAS
Friday, April 21: 7:30 p.m. Boston at Florida, TNT, SNE, SNO, SNP, CBC, TVAS
Sunday, April 23: 3:30 p.m. Boston at Florida, TNT, SN1, TVAS
\Wednesday, April 26: TBD Florida at Boston, TBD
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Friday, April 28: TBD Boston at Florida, TBD
\Sunday, April 30: TBD Florida at Boston, TBD
Toronto [A2] vs. Tampa Bay [A3]
Tuesday, April 18: 7:30 p.m. Tampa Bay at Toronto SNE, SNO, SNP, CBC, TVAS, ESPN
Thursday, April 20: 7 p.m. Tampa Bay at Toronto SN, CBC, TVAS, ESPN
Saturday, April 22: 7 p.m. Toronto at Tampa Bay TBS, SN, CBC, TVAS
Monday, April 24: 7:30 p.m. Toronto at Tampa Bay TBS, SNE, SNO, SNP, CBC
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Thursday, April 27: TBD Tampa Bay at Toronto TBD
\Saturday, April 29: TBD Toronto at Tampa Bay TBD
\
Monday, May 1: TBD Tampa Bay at Toronto TBD
Carolina [M1] vs. NY Islanders [WC1]
Monday, April 17 7 p.m. NY Islanders at Carolina ESPN2, SN360, TVAS2
Wednesday, April 19 7 p.m. NY Islanders at Carolina ESPN2, SN360, TVAS
Friday, April 21 7 p.m. Carolina at NY Islanders TBS, SN1, TVAS
Sunday, April 23 1 p.m. Carolina at NY Islanders TNT, SN360, TVAS
\Tuesday, April 25 TBD NY Islanders at Carolina TBD
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Friday, April 28 TBD Carolina at NY Islanders TBD
\Sunday, April 30 TBD NY Islanders at Carolina TBD
New Jersey [M2] vs. NY Rangers [M3]
Tuesday, April 18 7 p.m. NY Rangers at New Jersey TBS, SN360, TVAS2
Thursday, April 20 7:30 p.m. NY Rangers at New Jersey TBS, SN360, TVAS
Saturday, April 22 8 p.m. New Jersey at NY Rangers ABC, ESPN+, SN1, City, TVAS
Monday, April 24 7 p.m. New Jersey at NY Rangers ESPN, SN360, TVAS
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Thursday, April 27 TBD NY Rangers at New Jersey TBD
\Saturday, April 29 TBD New Jersey at NY Rangers TBD
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Monday, May 1 TBD NY Rangers at New Jersey TBD
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Colorado [C1] vs. Seattle [WC1]
Tuesday, April 18 10 p.m. Seattle at Colorado ESPN, SN360, TVAS
Thursday, April 20 9:30 p.m. Seattle at Colorado ESPN, SN360, FX, TVAS
Saturday, April 22 10 p.m. Colorado at Seattle TBS, SN360, TVAS
Monday, April 24 10 p.m. Colorado at Seattle TBS, SN360, TVAS
\Wednesday, April 26 TBD Seattle at Colorado TBD
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Friday, April 28 TBD Colorado at Seattle TBD
\Sunday, April 30 TBD Seattle at Colorado TBD
Dallas [C2] vs. Minnesota [C3]
Monday, April 17 9:30 p.m. Minnesota at Dallas ESPN2, SN360, TVAS2
Wednesday, April 19 9:30 p.m. Minnesota at Dallas ESPN2, SN360, TVAS
Friday, April 21 9:30 p.m. Dallas at Minnesota TBS, SN1, TVAS
Sunday, April 23 6:30 p.m. Dallas at Minnesota TBS, SNE, SNO, SNP, TVAS
\
Tuesday, April 25 TBD Minnesota at Dallas TBD
\Friday, April 28 TBD Dallas at Minnesota TBD
\
Sunday, April 30 TBD Minnesota at Dallas TBD
Vegas [P1] vs. Winnipeg [WC2]
Tuesday, April 18 9:30 p.m. Winnipeg at Vegas ESPN2, SNW, TVAS2
Thursday, April 20 10 p.m. Winnipeg at Vegas TBS, SN, CBC, TVAS
Saturday, April 22 4 p.m. Vegas at Winnipeg SN, CBC, TVAS, TBS
Monday, April 24 9:30 p.m. Vegas at Winnipeg SNW, TVAS, ESPN
\Thursday, April 27 TBD Winnipeg at Vegas TBD
\
Saturday, April 29 TBD Vegas at Winnipeg TBD
\Monday, May 1 TBD Winnipeg at Vegas TBD
Edmonton [P2] vs. Los Angeles [P3]
Monday, April 17 10 p.m. Los Angeles at Edmonton SN, CBC, TVAS, ESPN
Wednesday, April 19 10 p.m. Los Angeles at Edmonton SN, CBC, TVAS, ESPN
Friday, April 21 10 p.m. Edmonton at Los Angeles SN, CBC, TVAS, TNT
Sunday, April 23 9 p.m. Edmonton at Los Angeles SN, CBC, TVAS, TBS
\
Tuesday, April 25 TBD Los Angeles at Edmonton TBD
\Saturday, April 29 TBD Edmonton at Los Angeles TBD
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Monday, May 1 TBD Los Angeles at Edmonton TBD
\ if necessary*
TBD - To Be Determined
Starting times and national broadcast information for games listed TBD will be announced when available.
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FAQs

What is the first round of the NHL playoffs? ›

The winner of that set of games becomes the NHL and Stanley Cup winner. The first round of the playoffs is called the Conference Quarterfinals.

What is the new NHL playoff format 2023? ›

The top three teams in each division will make up the first 12 teams in the playoffs. The remaining four spots will be filled by the next two highest-placed finishers in each conference, based on regular-season record and regardless of division.

Who is Favoured to win the Stanley Cup 2023? ›

Last 10 Stanley Cup Winners
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2024Florida Panthers+2000
2023Vegas Golden Knights+1800
2022Colorado Avalanche+600
2021Tampa Bay Lightning+900
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When would the Stanley Cup Finals start? ›

Game 1 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final is scheduled for Saturday, June 8.

What is the format for the Stanley Cup Playoffs? ›

Format. The Stanley Cup playoffs consists of four rounds of best-of-seven series. Each series is played in a 2–2–1–1–1 format, meaning the team with home-ice advantage hosts games one, two, five, and seven, while their opponent hosts games three, four, and six.

How many games are in the first round of the playoffs? ›

Format and Progression

The NBA playoffs consist of four main rounds: the First Round, Conference Semifinals, Conference Finals, and the NBA Finals. Each series within these rounds adheres to a best-of-seven format, where a team must win four games to advance to the next stage.

What are the 2023 NHL playoff brackets? ›

Playoff bracket
First round
P1Vegas4
WCWinnipeg1
P2Edmonton4
P3Los Angeles2
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How do NHL playoff rounds work? ›

Each round consists of best-of-seven series, with the first team to four wins progressing to the next round of the competition. In the Stanley Cup Finals, the first team to win four games is declared Stanley Cup champion for that season.

Where will the Stanley Cup Finals be played in 2023? ›

T-Mobile Arena

Who did Gretzky predict to win Stanley Cup? ›

Aside from his ties to the organization, Gretzky has good reason to believe the Oilers will win the Cup. The Oilers have outscored the Panthers 18-5 over the past three games, they have dominated in every aspect of the game, and they are 5-0 when facing elimination during the 2024 playoffs.

Who is predicted to win the 2024 Stanley Cup? ›

2024-25 Stanley Cup odds
TeamDraftKingsFanDuel
Oilers+850+850
Panthers+900+950
Stars+1100+1000
Maple Leafs+1300 ❄️+1500
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Which NHL team is most likely to win the Stanley Cup? ›

The Florida Panthers currently have the best odds to win the Stanley Cup in 2025. Who is the biggest longshot to win the 2024-25 Stanley Cup? The San Jose Sharks are currently positioned with the longest odds of all NHL teams to win the 2025 Stanley Cup.

What team has lost the most Stanley Cup finals? ›

Team
  • Most wins: Montreal Canadiens (24)
  • Most losses: Boston Bruins (14)
  • Fewest losses: Colorado Avalanche (0)
  • Most consecutive wins: Montreal Canadiens (5 in 1956–1960)
  • Most consecutive losses: Toronto Maple Leafs (3 in 1938–1940), St. ...
  • Most consecutive appearances: Montreal Canadiens (10 in 1951–1960)

Who will have home ice for the Stanley Cup? ›

The Stanley Cup Final team with the best regular season record is awarded home-ice advantage in the series.

Where is the 2024 Stanley Cup? ›

2024 Stanley Cup Finals
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Total Edmonton Oilers 0 1 3 8 5 5 1 3 Florida Panthers 3 4 4 1 3 1 2 4
* – Denotes overtime period(s)
Location(s)Edmonton: Rogers Place Sunrise: Amerant Bank Arena
CoachesEdmonton: Kris Knoblauch Florida: Paul Maurice
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What is the first round of the playoffs called? ›

Super Wildcard Round

The league then formally named round one of the playoffs the Wildcard Round in 1978. With an increase in league revenues and expansion of teams, the league has continued to add wildcard teams periodically. In 2020, the league expanded the round by adding a third wildcard team.

What are the stages of the NHL playoffs? ›

There are four rounds in the NHL playoffs – the First Round, the Second Round, the Conference Finals and the Stanley Cup Finals. Each round consists of best-of-seven series, with the first team to four wins progressing to the next round of the competition.

How does the 2nd round of the NHL playoffs work? ›

The winning teams of the First Round of the NHL Playoffs play the other winning team in their division in the Second Round. The winners of the Second Round play in the Conference Finals, and the winner of the Conference Finals play in the Stanley Cup Final.

How many rounds are in the NHL playoffs? ›

There are four rounds in the NHL playoffs. Following the second round will be the conference finals and then the Stanley Cup Final. The National Hockey League is sending players to compete at the Winter Olympics in 2026 and 2030, marking the return of NHL players to the Games for the first time since 2014.

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