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NHL games today: 2024 NHL Playoff schedule, Stanley Cup playoffs bracket

By Matt Johnson,

2023-12-31
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With the 2023-24 NHL season underway, keep our NHL games today breakdown bookmarked for all your daily schedule needs.

NHL games today: Apr. 28

There are four NHL games today. Sunday’s NHL playoffs schedule starts at 2:30 PM ET with the Winnipeg Jets vs Colorado Avalanche. The Jets vs Avalanche game is on TNT. Colorado currently leads the series 2-1 and can take a 3-1 lead at home on Sunday.

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Next on the NHL playoffs schedule today is the Vancouver Canucks vs Nashville Predators at 5:00 PM ET. You can watch the Canucks vs Predators game on TBS. Vancouver leads the series 2-1, but Nashville can tie it up with a win on Sunday.

Moving ahead to the NHL games tonight, the puck drops for the New York Rangers vs Washington Capitals at 8:00 PM ET. The Rangers vs Capitals game is on TBS. With a victory on Sunday night, New York wins the series.

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Wrapping up the NHL schedule today is the Edmonton Oilers vs Los Angeles Kings at 10:30 PM ET. The Oilers vs Kings game is on TBS, with Edmonton leading the series 2-1. Game 4 of the Oilers vs Kings series is in Los Angeles.

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NHL playoff schedule

Here is the upcoming NHL playoff schedule.

Date Matchup Time (ET) TV Info
Sunday, April 28 Jets vs Avalanche 2:30 PM TNT
Sunday, April 28 Canucks vs Predators 5:00 PM TBS
Sunday, April 28 Rangers vs Capitals 8:00 PM TBS
Sunday, April 28 Oilers vs Kings 10:30 PM TBS
Monday, April 29 Lightning vs Panthers 7:00 PM ESPN
Monday, April 29 Stars vs Golden Knights 9:30 PM ESPN
Tuesday, April 30 Maple Leafs vs Bruins 7:00 PM ESPN, NESN
Tuesday, April 30 Islanders vs Hurricanes 7:30 PM TBS
Tuesday, April 30 Avalanche vs Jets 9:30 PM ESPN
Tuesday, April 30 Predators vs Canucks 10:00 PM TBA

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?

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The 2024 NHL All-Star Game was held at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario on Feb. 3. The Toronto Maple Leafs served 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 was on Saturday, March 8, five days later than when the NHL trade deadline is typically held. The hope was this incentivizes teams to make more deals.

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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 Stanley Cup Playoffs begin April 20.

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When is the Stanley Cup Final?

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The 2024 Stanley Cup Finals are scheduled for June of 2024.

2023 Stanley Cup Final

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

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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

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