The 2024 NHL Playoff schedule now kicks off on April 20th, 2024. The playoffs continue through the Stanley Cup Finals that start on Monday, June 3, 2024. The Finals are the only one in professional sports that are referred to by the name of the trophy. Professional hockey teams have been able to compete for the trophy since 1906. We have all the information that you need to know about the playoffs and more below. We will update dates, seeds, and matchups as information is confirmed by the NHL.
When do the NHL Playoffs Start Play?
It feels like all major sports after March Madness have big events on April 15th, 2024. The NHL playoffs start soon after. The first round of play starts up on April 20th. This round of the single elimination series play goes from April 20nd through May 6th, depending on how many games each series takes for a winner.
What is the 2024 NHL Playoff Schedule?
The 2024 NHL Playoff schedule lasts for four rounds. They go from April through June. The timing of the playoffs is similar to the NBA Playoff schedule. These dates are based off of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoff schedule. The NHL may adjust them a tad once they confirm the playoff schedule. We’ll update you when they do. In the meantime, we have an updated 2024 NHL Playoff picture posted for you to see where your favorite team sits.
- First Round: April 20-May 4.
- Second Round: May 5 – TBD
- Conference Finals: TBD
- Stanley Cup Finals: June 3-TBD
We also have a printable 2024 NHL Playoff bracket posted up here for you to use to follow the action and fill in your own projections before the games start up. Once the seeds and brackets are finalized, we’ll update the NHL playoff schedule and bracket for you to follow the action.
When does the Stanley Cup Finals 2024 Take Place?
The 2024 Stanley Cup Finals get started on Monday, June 3rd, 2024. They are a best of seven game series. If the championship round goes the distance, we can see a game 7 as late as Monday, June 24th, 2024. As the NHL playoff picture firms up and the NHL confirms matchups, dates, and times, we’ll update you here. We now have the first four games on the Stanley Cup playoff schedule set. More to follow after game play today.
What TV Channels Show the 2024 NHL Playoffs?
This depends on which country you live in. If you are in the United States, the 2024 NHL Playoffs will be shown on TNT, ESPN, ESPN2, and TBS. For Canadian hockey fans, the games are shown on Sportsnet and CBC.
2024 NHL Playoff Schedule
2024 NHL Playoffs – First Round
| MATCHUP | DATE | TIME (ET) | TV |
| Seed 1 vs. Seed 8 | April 20- May 4 | TBD | TBD |
| Seed 2 vs. Seed 7 | April 20- May 4 | TBD | TBD |
| Seed 3 vs. Seed 6 | April 20- May 4 | TBD | TBD |
| Seed 4 vs. Seed 5 | April 20- May 4 | TBD | TBD |
2024 NHL Playoffs – Second Round
| MATCHUP | DATE | TIME (ET) | TV |
| Winner of 1-8 vs. Winner of 4-5. | May 5- TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Winner of 2-7 vs. Winner of 3-6. | May 5 – TBD | TBD | TBD |
2024 NHL Playoffs – Conference Finals
| MATCHUP | DATE | TIME (ET) | TV |
| Winner of 1-4-5-8 vs. Winner of 2-3-6-7. | TBD | TBD | TBD |
2024 Stanley Cup Finals Schedule
| MATCHUP | DATE | TIME (ET) | TV |
| Game 1 | June 3 – 24 | TBD | TBD |
| Game 2 | June 3 – 24 | TBD | TBD |
| Game 3 | June 3 – 24 | TBD | TBD |
| Game 4 | June 3 – 24 | TBD | TBD |
| Game 5* | June 3 – 24 | TBD | TBD |
| Game 6* | June 3 – 24 | TBD | TBD |
| Game 7* | June 3 – 24 | TBD | TBD |
2024 NHL Playoff Picture Schedule and Matchups
All 16 teams are now set for the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. We have a few seeds left in the Western Conference that can shift around, so we’ll update you more tonight along with an updated printable NHL playoff schedule for you.
Last Updated: May 2, 2024
2024 NHL Playoff Schedule (With Teams and Seeds)
NHL Eastern Conference bracket
A1 Florida Panthers vs. WC1 Tampa Bay Lightning
A2 Boston Bruins vs. A3 Toronto Maple Leafs
M1 New York Rangers vs. WC2 Washington Capitals
M2 Carolina Hurricanes vs. M3 New York Islanders
NHL Western Conference bracket
We can see some movement across the seeds based on results from the April 18th matchups.
C1 Dallas Stars vs. WC2 Vegas Golden Knights
C2 Winnipeg Jets vs. C3 Colorado Avalanche
P1 Vancouver Canucks vs. WC1 Nashville Predators
P2 Edmonton Oilers vs. P3 Los Angeles Kings
2024 Stanley Cup Playoff Results and Schedule
Eastern Conference Playoff Results
| Matchup | Series |
| (A1) Florida Panthers vs. (WC1) Tampa Bay Lightning | Florida wins 4-1 |
| (A2) Boston Bruins vs. (A3) Toronto Maple Leafs | Series Tied 3-3 |
| (M1) New York Rangers vs. (WC2) Washington Capitals | New York wins 4-0 |
| (M2) Carolina Hurricanes vs. (M3) New York Islanders | Carolina wins 4-1 |
Western Conference Playoff Results
| Matchup | Series |
| (C1) Dallas Stars vs. (WC2) Vegas Golden Knights | Dallas leads 3-2 |
| (C2) Winnipeg Jets vs. (C3) Colorado Avalanche | Colorado wins 4-1 |
| (P1) Vancouver Canucks vs. (WC1) Nashville Predators | Vancouver leads 3-2 |
| (P2) Edmonton Oilers vs. (P3) Los Angeles Kings | Edmonton wins 4-1 |
Remaining 2024 NHL Playoff First Round Schedule
| Thursday, May 2 | |||
| Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
| 6 | Boston Bruins at Toronto Maple Leafs (Toronto 2 Boston 1) | 8 p.m. | TBS |
| Friday, May 3 | |||
| Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
| 6 | Vancouver Canucks at Nashville Predators | 7 p.m. | TNT |
| 6 | Dallas Stars at Vegas Golden Knights | 10 p.m. | TNT |
2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Schedule (2nd Round)
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Florida Panthers (1A) vs. Boston Bruins (2A)
Game 1: Bruins at Panthers — May 6, 8 p.m. ET (ESPN, SN, CBC, TVAS)
Game 2: Bruins at Panthers — May 8, 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN, SN, CBC, TVAS)
Game 3: Panthers at Bruins — May 10, 7 p.m. ET (TNT, MAX, truTV, SN, CBC, TVAS)
Game 4: Panthers at Bruins — May 12, TBD (TBS, MAX, truTV, SN, TVAS)
+ Game 5: Bruins at Panthers — May 14, TBD
+ Game 6: Panthers at Bruins — May 17, TBD
+ Game 7: Bruins at Panthers — May 19, TBD
New York Rangers (1M) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (2M)
New York leads series 1-0
Game 1: Rangers 4, Hurricanes 3
Game 2: Hurricanes at Rangers — May 7, 7 p.m. ET (ESPN, SN, CBC, TVAS)
Game 3: Rangers at Hurricanes — May 9, 7 p.m. ET (TNT, MAX, truTV, SN, CBC, TVAS)
Game 4: Rangers at Hurricanes — May 11, TBD (TNT, MAX, truTV, SN, CBC, TVAS)
+ Game 5: Hurricanes at Rangers — May 13, TBD
+ Game 6: Rangers at Hurricanes — May 16, TBD
+ Game 7: Hurricanes at Rangers — May 18, TBD
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Dallas Stars (1C) vs. Colorado Avalanche (3C)
Game 1: Avalanche at Stars — May 7, 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN, SN, SN360, TVAS)
Game 2: Avalanche at Stars — May 9, 9:30 p.m. ET (TNT, MAX, truTV, SN, SN360, TVAS)
Game 3: Stars at Avalanche — May 11, TBD (TNT, MAX, truTV, SN, SN1, TVAS)
Game 4: Stars at Avalanche — May 13, TBD (ESPN, TVAS)
+ Game 5: Avalanche at Stars — May 15, TBD (TBD)
+ Game 6: Stars at Avalanche — May 17, TBD (TBD)
+ Game 7: Avalanche at Stars — May 19, TBD (TBD)
Vancouver Canucks (1P) vs. Edmonton Oilers (2P)
Game 1: Oilers at Canucks — May 8, 10 p.m. ET (SN, SN360, CBC, TVAS, ESPN)
Game 2: Oilers at Canucks — May 10, 10 p.m. ET (SN, SN360, CBC, TVAS, TNT, MAX, truTV)
Game 3: Canucks at Oilers — May 12, TBD (SN, SN360, TVAS, TBS, MAX, truTV)
Game 4: Canucks at Oilers — May 14, TBD (ESPN, TVAS)
+ Game 5: Oilers at Canucks — May 16, TBD (TBD)
+ Game 6: Canucks at Oilers — May 18, TBD (TBD)
+ Game 7: Oilers at Canucks — May 20, TBD (TBD)
+ = If necessary
