After two years of Panthers domination, the Stanley Cup will see a new victor. The challenge starts now.
Already known as the most difficult title to win in professional sports, the NHL Playoffs are a lot more interesting now that the reigning champions won’t have a chance to three-peat their title. Who will take home the cup in 2026?
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Everyone’s favorite postseason journey has arrived.
Here’s how you can see all the action live on the ice with tickets to every game of the NHL Playoffs.
How to buy NHL Playoff tickets
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When are the Stanley Cup Finals?
An exact start date is not yet scheduled for the Stanley Cup Finals. However, Game 7 if necessary will be played on June 21.
NHL Playoffs 2026 bracket, schedule
Below is a look at the bracket for the NHL Playoffs. For a closer look at matchups and tickets, click here.
Second round
(1) Sabres vs. (3) Canadiens
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Wed., May 6 | Game 1 at Buffalo | 7 p.m. |
| Fri., May 8 | Game 2 at Buffalo | 7 p.m. |
| Sun., May 10 | Game 3 at Montreal | 7 p.m. |
| Tues., May 12 | Game 4 at Montreal | TBD |
(1) Avalanche vs. (3) Wild
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Sun., May 3 | Game 1: Avalanche 9, Wild 6 | – |
| Tues., May 5 | Game 2 at Colorado | 8 p.m. |
| Sat., May 9 | Game 3 at Minnesota | 9 p.m. |
| Mon., May 11 | Game 4 at Minnesota | TBD |
(1) Hurricanes vs. (3) Flyers
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Sat., May 2 | Game 1: Hurricanes 3, Flyers 0 | – |
| Mon., May 4 | Game 2: Hurricanes 3, Flyers 2 (OT) | – |
| Thurs., May 7 | Game 3 at Philadelphia | 8 p.m. |
| Sat., May 9 | Game 4 at Philadelphia | 6 p.m. |
(1) Golden Knights vs. (3) Ducks
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Mon., May 4 | Game 1: Golden Knights 3, Ducks 1 | – |
| Wed., May 6 | Game 2 at Las Vegas | 9:30 p.m. |
| Fri., May 8 | Game 3 at Anaheim | 9:30 p.m. |
| Sun., May 10 | Game 4 at Anaheim | 9:30 p.m. |
First round
(1) Sabres vs. (4) Bruins
Buffalo wins 4-2
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Sun., April 19 | Game 1: Sabres 4, Bruins 3 | – |
| Tues., April 21 | Game 2: Bruins 4, Sabres 2 | – |
| Thurs., April 23 | Game 3: Sabres 3, Bruins 1 | – |
| Sun., April 26 | Game 4: Sabres 6, Bruins 1 | – |
| Tues., April 28 | Game 5: Bruins 2, Sabres 1 (OT) | – |
| Fri., May 1 | Game 6: Sabres 4, Bruins 1 | – |
(1) Hurricanes vs. (4) Senators
Carolina wins 4-0
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Sat., April 18 | Game 1: Hurricanes 2, Senators 0 | – |
| Mon., April 20 | Game 2: Hurricanes 3, Senators 2 (2OT) | – |
| Thurs., April 23 | Game 3: Hurricanes 2, Senators 1 | – |
| Sat., April 25 | Game 4: Hurricanes 4, Senators 2 | – |
(2) Lightning vs. (3) Canadiens
Montreal wins 4-3
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Sun., April 19 | Game 1: Canadiens 3, Lightning 3 (OT) | – |
| Tues., April 21 | Game 2: Lightning 3, Canadiens 2 (OT) | – |
| Fri., April 24 | Game 3: Canadiens 3, Lightning 2 | – |
| Sun,. April 26 | Game 4: Lightning 3, Canadiens 2 | – |
| Wed., April 29 | Game 5: Canadiens 3, Lightning 2 | – |
| Fri., May 1 | Game 6: Lightning 1, Canadiens 0 (OT) | – |
| Sun., May 3 | Game 7: Canadiens 2, Lightning 1 | – |
(2) Penguins vs. (3) Flyers
Philadelphia wins 4-2
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Sat., April 18 | Game 1: Flyers 3, Penguins 2 | – |
| Mon., April 20 | Game 2: Flyers 3, Penguins 0 | – |
| Wed., April 22 | Game 3: Flyers 5, Penguins 2 | – |
| Sat., April 25 | Game 4: Penguins 4, Flyers 2 | – |
| Mon., April 27 | Game 5: Penguins 3, Flyers 2 | – |
| Wed., April 29 | Game 6: Flyers 1, Penguins 0 (OT) | – |
(1) Avalanche vs. (4) Kings
Colorado wins 4-0
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Sun., April 19 | Game 1: Avalanche 2, Kings 1 | – |
| Tues., April 21 | Game 2: Avalanche 2, Kings 1 (OT) | – |
| Thurs., April 23 | Game 3: Avalanche 4, Kings 1 | – |
| Sun., April 26 | Game 4: Avalanche 5, Kings 1 | – |
(1) Golden Knight vs. (4) Mammoth
Las Vegas wins 4-2
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Sun., April 19 | Game 1: Golden Knights 4, Mammoth 2 | – |
| Tues., April 21 | Game 2: Mammoth 3, Golden Knights 2 | – |
| Fri., April 24 | Game 3: Mammoth 4, Golden Knights 2 | – |
| Mon., April 27 | Game 4: Golden Knights 5, Mammoth 4 (OT) | – |
| Wed., April 29 | Game 5: Golden Knights 5, Mammoth 4 (2OT) | – |
| Fri., May 1 | Game 6: Golden Knights 5, Mammoth 1 | – |
(2) Stars vs. (3) Wild
Minnesota wins 4-2
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Sat., April 18 | Game 1: Wild 6, Stars 1 | – |
| Mon., April 20 | Game 2: Stars 4, Wild 2 | – |
| Wed., April 22 | Game 3: Stars 4, Wild 3 (2OT) | – |
| Sat., April 25 | Game 4: Wild 3, Stars 2 (OT) | – |
| Tues., April 28 | Game 5: Wild 4, Stars 2 | – |
| Thurs., April 30 | Game 6: Wild 5, Stars 2 | – |
(2) Oilers vs. (3) Ducks
Anaheim wins 4-2
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Mon., April 20 | Game 1: Oilers 4, Ducks 3 | – |
| Wed., April 22 | Game 2: Ducks 6, Oilers 4 | – |
| Fri., April 24 | Game 3: Ducks 7, Oilers 4 | – |
| Sun., April 26 | Game 4: Ducks 4, Oilers 3 (OT) | – |
| Tues., April 28 | Game 5: Oilers 4, Ducks 1 | – |
| Thurs., April 30 | Game 6: Ducks 5, Oilers 2 | – |