NHL Second Round 2027
The 2027 Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round: Late April to May 2027 (dates TBA). The division finals: four best-of-seven series, so each division sends one team to its conference final.
Second Round Schedule and Scores
How the Second Round Works
The division finals: four best-of-seven series, so each division sends one team to its conference final.
Who plays
The eight first-round winners.
Matchups
The two winners from each division meet.
Home field
The higher seed, in Games 1, 2, 5 and 7.
What is next
The winners meet in the conference final.
How to Watch
Second-round series are split between ESPN/ABC and TNT/truTV/HBO Max in the US and are on Sportsnet in Canada.
Where This Round Sits
- Regular seasonSep – Apr 10
- First RoundApr (TBA)
- Second Round
- Conf. Final
- Cup FinalJun (TBA)
Everything on this Second Round page updates automatically: matchups when they are set, scores while games are on, results when they end. The full bracket shows how this round connects to the rest of the 2027 NHL playoffs.
Second Round FAQ
When is the Second Round?
Late April to May 2027 (dates TBA).
Who plays?
The eight first-round winners.
What channel?
ESPN/ABC and TNT/truTV/HBO Max in the US; Sportsnet in Canada.
How many games?
Best of seven: the first team to four wins advances.
Who has home ice?
The higher seed, in Games 1, 2, 5 and 7.
What comes next?
The winners meet in the conference final.