The participating players and seeding were unclear until the final day of the regular season, but the rankings have been officially determined. The 2024 NHL Playoffs are finally starting.
The Rangers won the Presidents Trophy with 55 wins and 114 points, setting them up for a postseason berth that the New Yorkers hope will end with a title celebration. But they need to overcome the terrible curse of the Presidents Trophy. Since the 2005-06 season, only three teams have won the trophy and advanced to the Stanley Cup Final.
The Bruins, Hurricanes, Maple Leafs and Panthers are also considered Eastern Conference contenders after strong regular seasons. It wouldn't be surprising to see either of those teams make it to the Championship Series.
In the Western Conference, the Stars had the most points (113) thanks to an incredibly deep roster. However, the Avalanche, Canucks, Oilers, and Jets were not far behind Dallas in the standings, so they shouldn't be ignored.
Here's everything you need to know about the 2024 NHL Playoffs, including how to stream each series' games.
NHL Playoffs Live Stream 2024: How to watch games for free without cable
NHL playoff games will be available to stream on Fubo and Sling. If you're looking for a free option, Fubo currently offers a free trial, allowing new subscribers to try out the streaming service before purchasing a plan.
If you can't watch an NHL playoff game live, or if you're traveling abroad, you can use a virtual private network (VPN). A VPN provides a secure and private online connection, so you can bypass geo-restrictions and access your favorite streaming services from any device in the world.
NHL Playoffs TV Channel 2024
- TV channel: ESPN | ESPN2 | TBS | TNT | True TV
NHL playoff games will be broadcast on ESPN and the Warner Bros. Discovery Network, including ESPN, ESPN2, TBS, TNT, and truTV. The schedule below includes TV channels for the first round series as announced.
2024 NHL Playoff Schedule
Saturday, April 20th
| game | match | Time (ET) | TV/Live Stream |
| 1 | Carolina Hurricanes New York Islanders | 5pm | TBS, truTV, Sling |
| 1 | Toronto Maple Leafs at Boston Bruins | 8pm | TBS, truTV, Sling |
Sunday, April 21st
| game | match | Time (ET) | TV/Live Stream |
| 1 | Florida Panthers Tampa Bay Lightning | 12:30pm | ESPN, Fubo |
| 1 | Washington Capitals vs. New York Rangers | 3 pm | ESPN, Fubo |
| 1 | Colorado Avalanche at Winnipeg Jets | 7pm | ESPN2, Fubo |
| 1 | Nashville Predators vs. Vancouver Canucks | 10pm | ESPN, Fubo |
Monday, April 22nd
| game | match | Time (ET) | TV/Live Stream |
| 2 | Toronto Maple Leafs at Boston Bruins | 7pm | ESPN, Fubo |
| 2 | Carolina Hurricanes New York Islanders | 7:30 PM | ESPN2, Fubo |
| 1 | Las Vegas Golden Knights vs. Dallas Stars | 9:30pm | ESPN, Fubo |
| 1 | Los Angeles Kings vs. Edmonton Oilers | 10pm | ESPN2, Fubo |
Tuesday, April 23rd
| game | match | Time (ET) | TV/Live Stream |
| 2 | Washington Capitals vs. New York Rangers | 7pm | ESPN, Fubo |
| 2 | Florida Panthers Tampa Bay Lightning | 7:30 PM | ESPN2, Fubo |
| 2 | Colorado Avalanche at Winnipeg Jets | 9:30pm | ESPN, Fubo |
| 2 | Nashville Predators vs. Vancouver Canucks | 10pm | ESPN2, Fubo |
Wednesday, April 24th
| game | match | Time (ET) | TV/Live Stream |
| 3 | Boston Bruins vs. Toronto Maple Leafs | 7pm | ESPN, Fubo |
| 2 | Las Vegas Golden Knights vs. Dallas Stars | 9:30pm | ESPN, Fubo |
| 2 | Los Angeles Kings vs. Edmonton Oilers | 10pm | TBS, sling |
Thursday, April 25th
| game | match | Time (ET) | TV/Live Stream |
| 3 | Florida Panthers at Tampa Bay Lightning | 7pm | TBS, sling |
| 3 | Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Islanders | 7:30 PM | ESPN2, Fubo |
Friday, April 26th
| game | match | Time (ET) | TV/Live Stream |
| 3 | New York Rangers vs. Washington Capitals | 7pm | TNT, truTV, Sling |
| 3 | Vancouver Canucks vs. Nashville Predators | 7:30 PM | TBS, sling |
| 3 | Winnipeg Jets vs. Colorado Avalanche | 10pm | TNT, truTV, Sling |
| 3 | Edmonton Oilers vs. Los Angeles Kings | 10:30pm | TBS, sling |
Saturday, April 27th
| game | match | Time (ET) | TV/Live Stream |
| Four | Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Islanders | 2 pm | TBS, truTV, Sling |
| Four | Florida Panthers at Tampa Bay Lightning | 5pm | TBS, truTV, Sling |
| Four | Boston Bruins vs. Toronto Maple Leafs | 8pm | TBS, truTV, Sling |
| 3 | Dallas Stars vs. Vegas Golden Knights | 10:30pm | TBS, truTV, Sling |
Sunday, April 28th
| game | match | Time (ET) | TV/Live Stream |
| Four | Winnipeg Jets vs. Colorado Avalanche | 2:30pm | TNT, truTV, Sling |
| Four | Vancouver Canucks vs. Nashville Predators | 5pm | TBS, truTV, Sling |
| Four | New York Rangers vs. Washington Capitals | 8pm | TBS, truTV, Sling |
| Four | Edmonton Oilers vs. Los Angeles Kings | 10:30pm | TBS, truTV, Sling |
NHL Playoffs Bracket 2024
