{coyotes} Stanley Cup Playoffs Game 1 schedule announced

Thursday, 16 April 2026

{coyotes} Stanley Cup Playoffs Game 1 schedule announced

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NEW YORK -- The National Hockey League announced today schedule and national broadcast information for the opening games of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round, to take place from Saturday, April 18 through Monday, April 20. The complete First Round schedule will be announced when finalized, following the conclusion of the regular season on Thursday night.

Saturday, April 18 – Game 1, with Networks

3 p.m. ET, Ottawa Senators at Carolina Hurricanes; ESPN, SN, TVAS

5:30 p.m. ET, Minnesota Wild at Dallas Stars; ESPN, SN, TVAS

8 p.m. ET, Philadelphia Flyers at Pittsburgh Penguins; ESPN, SN, TVAS

Sunday, April 19 – Game 1

Time/TV TBD, +Western Conference Wild Card #2 at Colorado Avalanche

Time/TV TBD, Montreal Canadiens at Tampa Bay Lightning

Time/TV TBD, Boston Bruins at Buffalo Sabres

Time/TV TBD, Utah Mammoth at Vegas Golden Knights

Monday, April 20 – Game 1

Time/TV TBD, +Pacific Division #3 at +Pacific Division #2

+ The final two matchups for the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs will be decided tonight with the Edmonton Oilers (91 points), Anaheim Ducks (90 points) and Los Angeles Kings (91 points) all in action.

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