How to watch Stanley Cup Playoffs: First round schedule and where to watch
The NHL regular season has ended and the battle for the remaining 16 teams in the postseason has just begun. The 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs are here!
The New York Rangers, who won the Presidents' Trophy, are determined to have a better postseason after disappointing exits in the previous two years. With the Rangers potent offense and a deep roster, they are among the top contenders to make it to the Stanley Cup Finals.
However, New York will have to overcome the tough challenge posed by one of the most dangerous teams that fought for their playoff bid, the Washington Capitals, in the first round.
Here is how to watch all of the first-round NHL playoffs action.
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2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs First-Round Schedule:
Saturday, April 20:
East 1st Round, Game 1: New York Islanders at Carolina Hurricanes at 5:00 p.m. ET on TBS
East 1st Round, Game 1: Toronto Maple Leafs at Boston Bruins at 8:00 p.m. ET on TBS
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Sunday, April 21:
East 1st Round, Game 1: Tampa Bay Lightning at Florida Panthers at 12:30 p.m. ET on ESPN and stream on ESPN+
East 1st Round, Game 1: Washington Capitals at New York Rangers at 3:00 p.m. ET on ESPN and stream on ESPN+
West 1st Round, Game 1: Colorado Avalanche at Winnipeg Jets at 7:00 p.m. ET on ESPN2 and stream on ESPN+
West 1st Round, Game 1: Nashville Predators at Vancouver Canucks at 10:00 p.m. ET on ESPN and stream on ESPN+
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Monday, April 22:
East 1st Round, Game 2: Toronto Maple Leafs at Boston Bruins at 7:00 p.m. ET on ESPN and stream on ESPN+
East 1st Round, Game 2: New York Islanders at Carolina Hurricanes at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2 and stream on ESPN+
West 1st Round, Game 1: Vegas Golden Knights at Dallas Stars at 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN and stream on ESPN+
West 1st Round, Game 1: Los Angeles Kings at Edmonton Oilers at 10:00 p.m. ET on ESPN2 and stream on ESPN+
Tuesday, April 23:
East 1st Round, Game 2: Washington Capitals at New York Rangers at 7:00 p.m. ET on ESPN and stream on ESPN+
East 1st Round, Game 2: Tampa Bay Lightning at Florida Panthers at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2 and stream on ESPN+
West 1st Round, Game 2: Colorado Avalanche at Winnipeg Jets at 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN and stream on ESPN+
West 1st Round, Game 2: Nashville Predators at Vancouver Canucks at 10:00 p.m. ET on ESPN2 and stream on ESPN+
Wednesday, April 24:
West 1st Round, Game 2: Vegas Golden Knights at Dallas Stars at 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN and stream on ESPN+
West 1st Round, Game 2: Los Angeles Kings at Edmonton Oilers at 10:00 p.m. ET on TBS
East 1st Round, Game 3: Boston Bruins at Toronto Maple Leafs at 7:00 p.m. ET on ESPN and stream on ESPN+
Thursday, April 25:
East 1st Round, Game 3: Florida Panthers at Tampa Bay Lightning at 7:00 p.m. ET on TBS
East 1st Round, Game 3: Carolina Hurricanes at New York Islanders at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2 and stream on ESPN+
Friday, April 26:
East 1st Round, Game 3: New York Rangers at Washington Capitals at 7:00 p.m. ET on TNT
West 1st Round, Game 3: Vancouver Canucks at Nashville Predators at 7:30 p.m. ET on TBS
West 1st Round, Game 3: Winnipeg Jets at Colorado Avalanche at 10:00 p.m. ET on TNT
West 1st Round, Game 3: Edmonton Oilers at Los Angeles Kings at 10:30 p.m. ET on TBS
Saturday, April 27:
East 1st Round, Game 4: Carolina Hurricanes at New York Islanders at 2:00 p.m. ET on TBS
East 1st Round, Game 4: Florida Panthers at Tampa Bay Lightning at 5:00 p.m. ET on TBS
East 1st Round, Game 4: Boston Bruins at Toronto Maple Leafs at 8:00 p.m. ET onTBS
West 1st Round, Game 3: Dallas Stars at Vegas Golden Knights at 10:30 p.m. ET on TBS
Saturday, April 23:
West 1st Round, Game 4: Winnipeg Jets at Colorado Avalanche at 2:30 p.m. ET on TNT
West 1st Round, Game 4: Vancouver Canucks at Nashville Predators at 5:00 p.m. ET on TBS
East 1st Round, Game 4: New York Rangers at Washington Capitals at 8:00 p.m. ET on TBS
West 1st Round, Game 4: Edmonton Oilers at Los Angeles Kings at 10:30 p.m. ET on TBS
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