NHL announces 2026 Stanley Cup Playoff First Round game start times for April 30 and May 1
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Updated · NHL.com · Apr 29
NHL announces 2026 Stanley Cup Playoff First Round game start times for April 30 and May 1
6 articles · Updated · NHL.com · Apr 29
Game 6 matchups include Dallas Stars vs. Minnesota Wild at 7:30 p.m. ET and Edmonton Oilers vs. Anaheim Ducks at 10 p.m. ET on April 30.
On May 1, Tampa Bay Lightning face Montreal Canadiens at 7 p.m. ET, Buffalo Sabres play Boston Bruins at 7:30 p.m. ET, and Vegas Golden Knights meet Utah Mammoth at 10 p.m. ET.
Games will be broadcast on TNT, truTV, HBO MAX, ESPN, and Canadian networks including Sportsnet, CBC, and TVA Sports. The full 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs schedule is available online.
Is the NHL's playoff format unfairly eliminating top contenders like the Stars and Wild too early?
Can the Oilers survive their series against the Ducks without a fully healthy Leon Draisaitl?
How will Utah's historic home playoff debut affect their chances against the veteran Golden Knights?
With the defending champion Panthers out, which team is now the true favorite to win the Stanley Cup?
Can the Golden Knights' strong defense overcome their glaring goaltending issues for another deep playoff run?
Is Buffalo's Cinderella run a lucky fluke or the start of a new era for the franchise?