The NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs have arrived and this year’s bracket feels as wide-open as it has in years. Can the President’s Trophy-winning Winnipeg Jets (or the four other Playoff teams from the Great White North) end Canada’s long Stanley Cup drought? Can Florida or Tampa Bay keep the Sunshine State’s five year Stanley Cup Final streak alive? Will Colorado or Vegas claim their second Cup of the 2020s? Can the St. Louis Blues or Los Angeles Kings return to the top of the mountain? Could the Washington Capitals ride the momentum of Alexander Ovechkin’s history-making scoring record to their second Stanley Cup?
Anything is possible ahead of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, which begin Saturday, April 19 with a double-header on TNT. Here’s a look at the First Round matchups, including the schedule and preview. To watch the most playoff hockey with Sling – including the Stanley Cup Final on TNT – use the link below to subscribe to Sling Orange with TNT, TBS, ESPN, and ESPN2! Keep in mind that ABC, which will carry select games, is available with Sling Blue in select markets.
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Game 1: Maple Leafs 6, Senators 2
Game 2: Maple Leafs 3, Senators 2 (OT)
Game 3: Maple Leafs 3, Senators 2 (OT)
Game 4: Senators 4, Maple Leafs 3 (OT)
Game 5: Senators at Maple Leafs, Tuesday, April 29, 7 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Game 6: Maple Leafs at Senators, Thursday, May 1, TBD *
Game 7: Senators at Maple Leafs, Saturday, May 3, TBD *
*If necessary
Game 1: Panthers 6, Lightning 2
Game 2: Panthers 2, Lightning 0
Game 3: Lightning 5, Panthers 1
Game 4: Lightning at Panthers, Monday, April 28, 7 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Game 5: Panthers at Lightning, Wednesday, April 30, 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2)
Game 6: Lightning at Panthers, Friday, May 2, TBD *
Game 7: Panthers at Lightning, Sunday, May 4, TBD *
Game 1: Capitals 3, Canadiens 2
Game 2: Capitals 3, Canadiens 1
Game 3: Canadiens 6, Capitals 3
Game 4: Capitals 5, Canadiens 2
Game 5: Canadiens at Capitals, Wednesday, April 30, 7 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Game 6: Capitals at Canadiens, Friday, May 2, TBD *
Game 7: Canadiens at Capitals, Sunday, May 4, TBD *
Game 1: Hurricanes 4, Devils 1
Game 2: Hurricanes 3, Devils 1
Game 3: Devils 3, Hurricanes 2 (2OT)
Game 4: Hurricanes 5, Devils 2
Game 5: Devils at Hurricanes, Tuesday, April 29, 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT)
Game 6: Hurricanes at Devils, Friday, May 2, TBD *
Game 7: Devils at Hurricanes, Sunday, May 4, TBD *
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Game 1: Jets 5, Blues 3
Game 2: Jets 2, Blues 1
Game 3: Blues 7, Jets 2
Game 4: Blues 5, Jets 1
Game 5: Blues at Jets, Wednesday, April 30, 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Game 6: Jets at Blues, Friday, May 2, TBD
Game 7: Blues at Jets, Sunday, May 4, TBD *
Game 1: Avalanche 5, Stars 1
Game 2: Stars 4, Avalanche 3 (OT)
Game 3: Stars 2, Avalanche 1 (OT)
Game 4: Avalanche 4, Stars 0
Game 5: Avalanche at Stars, Monday, April 28, 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Game 6: Stars at Avalanche, Thursday, May 1, TBD
Game 7: Avalanche at Stars, Saturday, May 3, TBD*
Game 1: Golden Knights 4, Wild 2
Game 2: Wild 5, Golden Knights 2
Game 3: Wild 5, Golden Knights 2
Game 4: Golden Knights 4, Wild 3 (OT)
Game 5: Wild at Golden Knights, Tuesday, April 29, 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Game 6: Golden Knights at Wild, Thursday, May 1, TBD
Game 7: Wild at Golden Knights, Saturday, May 3, TBD *
Game 1: Kings 6, Oilers 5
Game 2: Kings 6, Oilers 2
Game 3: Oilers 7, Kings 4
Game 4: Oilers 4, Kings 3 (OT)
Game 5: Oilers at Kings, Tuesday, April 29, 10 p.m. ET (TNT)
Game 6: Kings at Oilers, Thursday, May 1, TBD
Game 7: Oilers at Kings, Saturday, May 3, TBD *