Playoff hockey has finally arrived as the remaining 16 NHL teams compete for the coveted Stanley Cup. The puck drops for the First Round on Monday, April 17 and the postseason concludes with the Stanley Cup Finals beginning on Thursday, June 8.
NHL Playoffs Schedule At a Glance
- First round: April 17.
- Second round: TBD
- Conference Finals: TBD
- Stanley Cup: June 8-18.
The 16 teams to qualify for NHL postseason competition are listed below.
Eastern Conference: Boston Bruins, Florida Panthers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Tampa Bay Lightning, Carolina Hurricanes, New York Islanders, New Jersey Devils, and New York Rangers.
Western Conference: Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild, Colorado Avalanche, Seattle Kraken, Vegas Golden Knights, Winnipeg Jets, Edmonton Oilers, and Los Angeles Kings.
The matchups for the First Round are listed at the bottom of the page, and you can find out how to watch the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs, below.
How to Watch the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs Live Without Cable
TNT, TBS, ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC will air live games throughout the NHL’s postseason and cord cutters can stream each game live on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, and other compatible devices with a subscription to live TV streaming service.
DIRECTV STREAM, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV will carry live NHL games on TNT, TBS, ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC.
ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2 are available to stream on Fubo and Vidgo, as they do not offer TBS or TNT.
If you’re looking to save money, you can watch the live games on the ice on ABC for free by using an antenna and AntennaWeb is a great tool to find out which ABC affiliates are in your area.
Watch 2023 Stanley Cup Playoff Games Live on DIRECTV STREAM
Watch all of the drama unfold on the ice during the 2023 NHL postseason with DIRECTV STREAM. The Entertainment package includes ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, TBS and TNT, and over 75 channels for only $74.99 per month. There are no contracts, no hidden fees, and a subscription includes unlimited cloud DVR storage.
New subscribers can take advantage of a 5-day free trial before subscribing.
Watch 2023 Stanley Cup Playoff Games Live on Hulu + Live TV
TNT, TBS, ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, and over 85 channels are available on Hulu + Live TV for $69.99 per month. The service offers unlimited access to the Hulu library, Disney+, and live sports on ESPN+ for no additional charge. Record your favorite shows and sporting events for up to 9 months with unlimited DVR storage.
Watch 2023 Stanley Cup Playoff Games Live on Fubo
Watch NHL teams compete for a chance to hoist the Stanley Cup during the postseason and over 100 sporting events with the Pro plan from Fubo. The plan includes ESPN, ABC, ESPN2, so you can watch live NHL games and over 140 channels for only $74.99 per month. Relive your favorite moments during the games and rewatch your favorite shows with 1000 hours and Cloud DVR space.
Watch 2023 Stanley Cup Playoff Games Live on Sling TV
One of the most affordable ways to watch the live NHL games during the postseason on TNT, ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC (in select markets) is with Sling Orange & Blue. At the low price of $55 per month, subscribers can watch the best teams compete on the ice and over 40 channels with 50 hours of DVR storage to record the biggest moments of the night.
Watch 2023 Stanley Cup Playoff Games Live on Vidgo
Catch all the live Stanley Cup Playoff games on ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2 with the Plus plan from Vidgo. For $69.99 per month, you can stream over 110+ live channels, on-demand, and record the event with DVR.
Watch 2023 Stanley Cup Playoff Games Live on YouTube TV
Stream over 100 channels, including live NHL postseason games on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, TBS and TNT with YouTube TV for only $72.99 per month. The service includes unlimited DVR which will allow you to rewatch each body check and goal, and the ability to share 6 accounts per household.
2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs Schedule
First Round
Monday, April 17
- Islanders at Hurricanes (Game 1) | 7:00 PM | ESPN2
- Panthers at Bruins (Game 1) | 7:30 PM ET | ESPN
- Wild at Stars (Game 1) | 9:30 PM ET | ESPN2
- Kings at Oilers (Game 1) | 10:00 PM ET | ESPN
Tuesday, April 18
- Rangers at Devils (Game 1) | 7:00 PM ET | TBS
- Lightning at Maple Leafs (Game 1) | 7:30 PM ET | ESPN
- Jets at Golden Knights (Game 1) | 9:30 PM ET | ESPN2
- Kraken at Avalanche (Game 1) | 10:00 PM ET | ESPN
Wednesday, April 19
- Islanders at Hurricanes (Game 2) | 7:00 PM ET | ESPN
- Panthers at Bruins (Game 2) | 7:30 PM ET | ESPN
- Wild at Stars (Game 2) | 9:30 PM ET | ESPN2
- Kings at Oilers (Game 2) | 10:00 PM ET | ESPN
Thursday, April 20
- Lightning at Maple Leafs (Game 2) | 7:00 PM ET | ESPN
- Rangers at Devils (Game 2) | 7:30 PM ET | TBS
- Kraken at Avalanche (Game 2) | 9:30 PM ET | ESPN
- Jets at Golden Knights (Game 2) | 10:00 PM ET | TBS
Friday, April 21
- Hurricanes at Islanders (Game 3) | 7:00 PM ET | TBS
- Bruins at Panthers (Game 3) | 7:30 PM ET | TNT
- Stars at Wild (Game 3) | 9:30 PM ET | TBS
- Oilers at Kings (Game 3) |10:00 PM ET | TNT
Saturday, April 22
- Golden Knights at Jets (Game 3) | 4:00 PM ET | TBS
- Maple Leafs at Lightning (Game 3) | 7:00 PM ET | TBS
- Devils at Rangers (Game 3) | 8:00 PM ET | ABC/ESPN+
- Avalanche at Kraken (Game 3) | 10:00 PM ET | TBS
Sunday, April 23
- Hurricanes at Islanders (Game 4) | 1:00 PM ET | TNT
- Bruins at Panthers (Game 4) | 3:30 PM ET | TNT
- Stars at Wild (Game 4) | 6:30 PM ET | TBS
- Oilers at Kings (Game 4) | 9:00 PM ET | TBS
Monday, April 24
- Devils at Rangers (Game 4) | 7:00 PM ET | ESPN
- Maple Leafs at Lightning | 7:30 PM ET | TBS
- Golden Knights at Jets | 9:30 PM ET | ESPN
- Avalanche at Kraken | 10:00 PM ET | TBS
Tuesday, April 25 (Game 5s if necessary)
- Kings at Oilers | TBD
- Islanders at Hurricanes | TBD
- Wild at Stars | TBD
Wednesday, April 26 (Game 5s if necessary)
- Panthers at Bruins | TBD
- Kraken at Avalanche | TBD
Thursday, April 27 (Game 5s if necessary)
- Jets at Golden Knights | TBD
- Lightning at Maple Leafs | TBD
- Rangers at Devils | TBD
Friday, April 28 (Game 6s if necessary)
- Bruins at Panthers | TBD
- Hurricanes at Islanders | TBD
- Avalanche at Kraken | TBD
- Stars at Wild | TBD
Saturday, April 29 (Game 6s if necessary)
- Oilers at Kings | TBD
- Golden Knights at Jets | TBD
- Maple Leafs at Lightning | TBD
- Devils at Rangers | TBD
Sunday, April 30 (Game 7s if necessary)
- Panthers at Bruins | TBD
- Islanders at Hurricanes | TBD
- Kraken at Avalanche | TBD
- Wild at Stars | TBD
Monday, May 1 (Game 7s if necessary)
- Kings at Oilers | TBD
- Jets at Golden Knights | TBD
- Lightning at Maple Leafs | TBD
- Rangers at Devils | TBD