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NHL games today: Apr. 19
There are no NHL games today. The regular season came to a close on Thursday and Friday will see a pause in the schedule as teams prepare for the start of the NHL Playoffs this Saturday.
NHL playoff schedule
Here is the upcoming NHL playoff schedule this weekend.
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, April 20 | Islanders vs Hurricanes | 5:00 PM | TBS |
| Saturday, April 20 | Maple Leafs vs Bruins | 8:00 PM | TBS, NESN |
| Sunday, April 21 | Lightning vs Panthers | 12:30 PM | ESPN |
| Sunday, April 21 | Capitals vs Rangers | 3:00 PM | ESPN |
| Sunday, April 21 | Avalanche vs Jets | 7:00 PM | ESPN 2 |
| Sunday, April 21 | Predators vs Canucks | 10:00 PM | ESPN |
NHL playoff bracket 2024
What teams are in the NHL Playoffs?
- Western Conference: Vancouver Canucks, Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, Dallas Stars, Winnipeg Jets, Colorado Avalanche, Nashville Predators, Vegas Golden Knights
- Eastern Conference: New York Rangers, Carolina Hurricanes, New York Islanders, Florida Panthers, Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Tampa Bay Lightning, Washington Capitals
When do the NHL playoffs start?
The NHL playoffs start on Saturday, April 20.
How will the NHL playoffs be televised?
The 2024 Stanely Cup NHL Playoffs will be televised on ABC, ESPN, TBS, and TNT. We’ll provide the full NHL playoff TV schedule when it’s released.
How many games in the NHL season?
There are 82 games played during the NHL season, ranging from October through May.
When is the NHL All-Star game?
The 2024 NHL All-Star Game will be held at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario on Feb. 3. The Toronto Maple Leafs are serving as host for the NHL All-Star Game in 2024, the first time since 2012 that a Canadian city hosted the All-Star Game.
When is the NHL trade deadline?
The 2023-’24 NHL trade deadline is on Saturday, March 8. It’s five days later than when the NHL trade deadline is typically held. The hope is this will incentivize teams to make more deals.
When is the 2024 NHL Draft?
While an official date hasn’t been announced, the 2024 NHL Draft is expected to be held in June 2024. The tentative expectation is that the NHL Draft 2024 will be from June 28-29.
When do the 2024 NHL playoffs start?
The 2024 NHL Playoffs start a few days after the regular season ends on April 18, 2024.
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When are the Stanley Cup finals?
The 2024 Stanley Cup Finals are scheduled for June of 2024.
2023 Stanley Cup Finals
| Game | Date | Matchup | Time | TV Info |
| 1 | Saturday, June 3 | Golden Knights 5, Panthers 2 | 8:00 PM | TNT |
| 2 | Monday, June 5 | Golden Knights 7, Panthers 2 | 8:00 PM | TNT |
| 3 | Thursday, June 8 | Panthers 3, Knights 2 (OT) | 8:00 PM | TNT |
| 4 | Saturday, June 10 | Golden Knights 3, Panthers 2 | 8:00 PM | TNT |
| 5 | Tuesday, June 13 | Golden Knights 9, Panthers 3 | 8:00 PM | TNT |
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Stanley Cup winners
The Vegas Golden Knights are the reigning Stanley Cup champions after defeating the Florida Panthers in five games of the 2023 Stanley Cup Finals.
- 2023: Vegas Golden Knights 4, Florida Panthers 1
- 2022: Colorado Avalanche 4, Tampa Bay Lightning 2
- 2021: Tampa Bay Lightning 4, Montreal Canadiens 1
- 2020: Tampa Bay Lightning 4, Dallas Stars 2
- 2019: St. Louis Blues 4, Boston Bruins 3
- 2018: Washington Capitals 4, Vegas Golden Knights 1
- 2017: Pittsburgh Penguins 4, Nashville Predators 2
- 2016: Pittsburgh Penguins 4, San Jose Sharks 2
- 2015: Chicago Blackhawks 4, Tampa Bay Lightning 2
- 2014: Los Angeles Kings 4, New York Rangers 1
- 2013: Chicago Blackhawks 4, Boston Bruins 2
- 2012: Los Angeles Kings 4, New Jersey Devils 2
