The NHL has released the initial schedule for Game 1 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Specific start times and broadcast information for Sunday’s games will be confirmed once all regular-season games conclude and playoff seeding is finalized.
Game 1 Schedule – April 18th
Saturday, April 18 – Game 1 Matchups and Broadcasts:
- 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 – April 19th
Sunday, April 19 – Game 1 Matchups (Time/TV 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 – April 20th
Monday, April 20 – Game 1 Matchup (Time/TV TBD):
- Pacific Division #3 vs. Pacific Division #2
Note: The final two playoff matchups in the Western Conference will be determined on the final night of the regular season, with the Edmonton Oilers (91 points), Anaheim Ducks (90 points), and Los Angeles Kings (91 points) all competing for the remaining spots.
NHL Draft Lottery Odds – April 16th
The odds for winning the NHL Draft Lottery as of April 16th are as follows:
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