NHL Playoff Schedule 2027
Complete 2027 Stanley Cup Playoffs schedule with dates, puck-drop times (Eastern), TV channels, scores and series results for every round. The regular season ends Apr 10, 2027; the first round starts in mid-April and the Stanley Cup Final is in June (dates TBA).
NHL Playoff Schedule by Round
Games that shape the playoff race this week
| Date | Matchup | Puck drop (ET) | TV (US) | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Lightning at  Sabres | Lightning: No. 6 seed · Sabres: in the hunt, 2 points back | |||
 Rangers at  Flames | Rangers: No. 4 seed · Flames: in the hunt, 2 points back | |||
 Flyers at  Oilers | Flyers: in the hunt, 6 points back · Oilers: No. 2 seed | |||
 Mammoth at  Golden Knights | Mammoth: No. 4 seed · Golden Knights: No. 5 seed | |||
 Penguins at  Sharks | Penguins: in the hunt, 7 points back · Sharks: in the hunt, 3 points back | |||
 Predators at  Ducks | Predators: in the hunt, 1 point back · Ducks: No. 6 seed | |||
 Hurricanes at  Kraken | Hurricanes: No. 1 seed · Kraken: No. 8 seed | |||
 Canadiens at  Bruins | Canadiens: No. 5 seed · Bruins: No. 2 seed | |||
 Wild at  Maple Leafs | Wild: No. 1 seed · Maple Leafs: in the hunt, 3 points back | |||
 Capitals at  Devils | Capitals: in the hunt, 2 points back · Devils: No. 3 seed | |||
 Red Wings at  Panthers | Red Wings: in the hunt, 5 points back · Panthers: No. 8 seed | |||
 Avalanche at  Senators | Avalanche: No. 3 seed · Senators: No. 7 seed |
Projected First Round matchups
Florida Panthersat1Carolina HurricanesNew York Rangersat3New Jersey DevilsOttawa Senatorsat2Boston BruinsTampa Bay Lightningat5Montréal CanadiensSeattle Krakenat1Minnesota WildUtah Mammothat3Colorado Avalanche
Dallas Starsat2Edmonton OilersAnaheim Ducksat5Vegas Golden KnightsNHL Playoff Schedule: Key Dates and TV
| Round | Dates | Series | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Round | April 2027 (dates TBA) | 8 · best of 7 | ESPN/ABC and TNT/truTV/HBO Max in the US; Sportsnet in Canada |
| Second Round | 4 · best of 7 | ESPN/ABC and TNT/truTV/HBO Max in the US; Sportsnet in Canada | |
| Conference Final | 2 · best of 7 | One series on ESPN/ABC, the other on TNT/truTV/HBO Max; Sportsnet in Canada | |
| Stanley Cup Final | June 2027 (dates TBA) | 1 · best of 7 | TNT/truTV/HBO Max in the US; Sportsnet in Canada |
This NHL playoff schedule fills in the moment the 2027 matchups are confirmed; the round dates are already fixed. Times are Eastern. The bracket shows the same games by round, and each team page lists its own path.
NHL playoff schedule FAQ
When do the 2027 Stanley Cup Playoffs start?
In mid-April, after the regular season ends Apr 10, 2027; the NHL announces the exact dates in the spring. The Stanley Cup Final is in June.
What channels show the 2027 Stanley Cup Playoffs?
In the US the early rounds are split between ESPN/ABC and TNT/truTV/HBO Max, each network has one conference final, and the 2027 Stanley Cup Final is exclusively on TNT. In Canada every round is on Sportsnet.
When are Games 5, 6 and 7?
Only if needed; they are scheduled with each series and dropped once a team has four wins.
Who gets home ice?
The higher seed in the first two rounds and the team with more regular-season points in the conference final and Stanley Cup Final, hosting Games 1, 2, 5 and 7.
Is there a shootout in the playoffs?
No. Tied playoff games go to 20-minute, five-on-five sudden-death overtime periods until someone scores.