The NHL has revealed the start dates for the opening games of the Stanley Cup Playoffs’ first round. The exact times for Sunday’s contests will be determined after all regular-season games conclude and the final standings are confirmed.
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Game 1 Schedule – Saturday, April 18th
- 3 p.m. ET: Ottawa Senators vs. Carolina Hurricanes (ESPN, SN, TVAS)
- 5:30 p.m. ET: Minnesota Wild vs. Dallas Stars (ESPN, SN, TVAS)
- 8 p.m. ET: Philadelphia Flyers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (ESPN, SN, TVAS)
Game 1 Schedule – Sunday, April 19th (Times and Broadcasts TBD)
- Western Conference Wild Card #2 vs. Colorado Avalanche
- Montreal Canadiens vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
- Boston Bruins vs. Buffalo Sabres
- Utah Mammoth vs. Vegas Golden Knights
Game 1 Schedule – Monday, April 20th (Times and Broadcasts TBD)
- Pacific Division #3 vs. Pacific Division #2
Note: The final two playoff matchups will be set on the concluding night of the regular season, with the Edmonton Oilers (91 points), Anaheim Ducks (90 points), and Los Angeles Kings (91 points) all playing.
NHL Draft Lottery Odds – April 16th
The odds for winning the NHL Draft Lottery as of April 16th have been released. The specific matchups for the playoff games on Monday, April 20th, will be determined on the final day of the regular season.
