2024 NHL Playoff Schedule and Finals
Here’s the schedule for the NHL playoffs
The 2024 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs began on Saturday, April 20th, and will wrap up with the Stanley Cup finals that start on Monday, June 10th.
When do the NHL playoffs start?
- First Round: April 20-May 5.
- Second Round: May 5.
- Conference Finals: May 22.
- Stanley Cup Finals: June 10-24.
2024 NHL Playoffs Schedule
Eastern Conference 2nd-round
(A1) Florida Panthers vs. (A2) Boston Bruins
| G | MATCHUP | DATE | TIME (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bruins vs. Panthers | May 6 | 8:00 PM | ESPN |
| 2 | Bruins vs. Panthers | May 8 | TBD | ESPN |
| 3 | Panthers vs. Bruins | May 10 | TBD | TNT |
| 4 | Panthers vs. Bruins | May 12 | TBD | TBS |
| 5* | Bruins vs. Panthers | May 14 | TBD | TBD |
| 6* | Panthers vs. Bruins | May 17 | TBD | TBD |
| 7* | Bruins vs. Panthers | May 19 | TBD | TBD |
(M1) New York Rangers vs. (M2) Carolina Hurricanes
| G | MATCHUP | DATE | TIME (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hurricanes vs. Rangers | May 5 | 4:00 PM | ESPN |
| 2 | Hurricanes vs. Rangers | May 7 | TBD | ESPN |
| 3 | Rangers vs. Hurricanes | May 9 | TBD | TNT |
| 4 | Rangers vs. Hurricanes | May 11 | TBD | TNT |
| 5* | Hurricanes vs. Rangers | May 13 | TBD | TBD |
| 6* | Rangers vs. Hurricanes | May 16 | TBD | TBD |
| 7* | Hurricanes vs. Rangers | May 18 | TBD | TBD |
Eastern Conference Finals
| MATCHUP | DATE | TIME (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| W of 1/4-5/8 vs. W of 2/3/6/7 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
Western Conference 1st-round
(C1) Dallas Stars vs. (WC2) Vegas Golden Knights
| G | MATCHUP | DATE | TIME (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Knights 4, Stars 3 | April 22 | 9:30 PM | ESPN |
| 2 | Knights 3, Stars 1 | April 24 | 9:30 PM | ESPN |
| 3 | Stars 3, Knights 2 | April 27 | 10:30 PM | TBS |
| 4 | Stars 4, Knights 2 | April 29 | 9:30 PM | ESPN |
| 5 | Stars 3, Knights 2 | May 1 | 7:30 PM | ESPN |
| 6 | Knights 2, Stars 0 | May 3 | 10:00 PM | TNT |
| 7 | Knights vs. Stars | May 5 | 7:30 PM | TBS |
Western Conference 2nd-round
(P1) Vancouver Canucks vs. (P2) Edmonton Oilers
| G | MATCHUP | DATE | TIME (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oilers vs. Canucks | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 2 | Oilers vs. Canucks | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 3 | Canucks vs. Oilers | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 4 | Canucks vs. Oilers | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 5* | Oilers vs. Canucks | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 6* | Canucks vs. Oilers | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 7* | Oilers vs. Canucks | TBD | TBD | TBD |
Western Conference Finals
| MATCHUP | DATE | TIME (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| W of 1/4-5/8 vs. W of 2/3/6/7 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
2024 Stanley Cup Finals Schedule
| MATCHUP | DATE | TIME (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | June 10 | 8:00 PM | ABC |
| Game 2 | June 12 | 8:00 PM | ABC |
| Game 3 | June 15 | 8:00 PM | ABC |
| Game 4 | June 17 | 8:00 PM | ABC |
| Game 5* | June 19 | 8:00 PM | ABC |
| Game 6* | June 22 | 8:00 PM | ABC |
| Game 7* | June 24 | 8:00 PM | ABC |
NHL Playoffs FAQ
What channel are the NHL playoffs on?
In the United States, ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, and TBS will broadcast the NHL playoffs, while in Canada, CBC and Sportsnet will air the games.
When is the Stanley Cup Finals 2024?
The 2024 Stanley Cup Finals start on Monday, June 10th, with a potential Game 7 on Monday, June 24th.
*All dates/times are subject to change.
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