NHL announces start dates for playoff matchups - BERITAJA

NEW YORK – The NHL has unveiled erstwhile playoff-bound teams will statesman their quests for the Stanley Cup.

The convention released commencement dates for Game 1 of each first-round bid connected Thursday, contempt the Edmonton Oilers, Anaheim Ducks and Los Angeles Kings each still looking to climb the standings.

The playoffs will statesman Saturday pinch the Ottawa Senators facing the Hurricanes successful Carolina (3 p.m. ET), followed by the Dallas Stars hosting the Minnesota Wild (5:30 p.m.) and the Philadelphia Flyers visiting the Pittsburgh Penguins (8 p.m.).

On Sunday, the Colorado Avalanche will entertain whichever squad finishes the regular play successful the Western Conference’s 2nd wild-card spot.

Later successful the day, the Montreal Canadiens will sojourn the Tampa Bay Lightning, while the Boston Bruins look the Sabres successful Buffalo. The Utah Mammoth will return connected the Vegas Golden Knights. All Sunday crippled times are to beryllium determined.

The last bid will statesman Monday pinch the second- and third-place teams successful the Pacific Division facing off.

The Oilers participate the last time of the regular play sitting successful 2nd place, 1 constituent up connected the Ducks and Kings.

Edmonton hosts the Vancouver Canucks connected Thursday, while L.A. visits the Calgary Flames and Anaheim takes connected the Predators successful Nashville.

This study by BERITAJA was first published April 16, 2026.