NHL 2023 Playoff Schedule, Scores & How to Watch

The National Hockey League (NHL) season has come to a close which officially marks Stanley Cup Playoff time. The NHL Playoffs are underway where eight teams from each conference will go head to head to move on. 

Keep up with all the action with the NHL Playoffs and NHL Finals schedule, scores and information on how to watch below.

How to Watch NHL Games

REGIONAL SPORTS LINEUP (only available in some areas)                     

TNT – 245

ESPN – 206

ABC –7                              

NHL Network – Ch. 215

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Who Is In the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs?

Eastern Conference

1. Boston Bruins
2. Carolina Hurricanes
3. Toronto Maple Leafs
4. New Jersey Devils
5. Tampa Bay Lightning
6. New York Rangers
7. New York Islanders
8. Florida Panthers

Western Conference

1. Vegas Golden Knights
2. Colorado Avalanche
3. Edmonton Oilers
4. Dallas Stars
5. Los Angeles Kings
6. Minnesota Wild
7. Seattle Kraken
8. Winnipeg Jets

NHL Playoffs Schedule

Watch as all the teams take to the ice during the Stanley Cup Finals. Find the full NHL Playoffs schedule below and on the website.

NHL Playoffs Top Questions

Get all your pressing questions answered about the NHL Playoffs, Stanley Cup 2023 and more. 

When do NHL Playoffs start?

The NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs start on April 17, 2023.

When does the Stanley Cup Final start?

The NHL Stanley Cup is scheduled to start on Saturday, June 3, but dates are flexible based on how teams finish the playoffs. 

Who’s in the NHL playoffs?

We’ll know which NHL teams made it to the playoffs soon. 

How many teams make the NHL Playoffs?

Eight teams from each conference (Eastern and Western) will qualify for the playoffs.

How many games in playoffs NHL?

The NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs’ format consists of four rounds of best-of-seven series.

What channel is NHL Playoffs on?

Wondering where to watch the NHL Playoffs? The games will be aired on various channels including regional networks, TNT, ESPN, ABC, and the NHL Network. Get as many games as possible with NHL Center Ice.          

How many NHL teams are there?

There are 32 teams split into divisions within the Eastern and Western Conference.

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Metropolitan Division	Atlantic Division
Carolina Hurricanes	Boston Bruins
Columbus Blue Jackets	Buffalo Sabres
New Jersey Devils	Detroit Red Wings
New York Islanders	Florida Panthers
New York Rangers	Montréal Canadiens
Philadelphia Flyers	Ottawa Senators
Pittsburgh Penguins	Tampa Bay Lightning
Washington Capitals	Toronto Maple Leafs

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Central Division	Pacific Division
Arizona Coyotes	Anaheim Ducks
Chicago Blackhawks	Calgary Flames
Colorado Avalanche	Edmonton Oilers
Dallas Stars	Los Angeles Kings
Minnesota Wild	San Jose Sharks
Nashville Predators	Seattle Kraken
St. Louis Blues	Vancouver Canucks
Winnipeg Jets	Vegas Golden Knights

Who won the Stanley Cup in 2021?

The Tampa Bay Lightning won the Stanley Cup in 2021.

Who won the Stanley Cup in 2022?

The Colorado Avalanche won the 2022 Stanley Cup. 

Who are the NHL Stanley Cup winners?

Colorado Avalanche – 2022	Tampa Bay Lightning – 2021	Tampa Bay Lightning – 2020
St. Louis Blues – 2019	Washington Capitals – 2018	Pittsburgh Penguins – 2017
Pittsburgh Penguins – 2016	Chicago Blackhawks – 2015	Los Angeles Kings – 2014
Chicago Blackhawks – 2013	Los Angeles Kings – 2012	Boston Bruins – 2011
Chicago Blackhawks – 2010	Pittsburgh Penguins – 2009	Detroit Red Wings – 2008
Anaheim Ducks – 2007	Carolina Hurricanes – 2006	Tampa Bay Lightning – 2004
New Jersey Devils – 2003	Detroit Red Wings – 2002	Colorado Avalanche – 2001
New Jersey Devils – 2000	Dallas Stars – 1999	Detroit Red Wings – 1998
Detroit Red Wings – 1997	Colorado Avalanche – 1996	New Jersey Devils – 1995
New York Rangers – 1994	Montreal Canadiens – 1993	Pittsburgh Penguins – 1992
Pittsburgh Penguins – 1991	Edmonton Oilers – 1990	Calgary Flames – 1989
Edmonton Oilers – 1988	Edmonton Oilers – 1987	Montreal Canadiens – 1986
Edmonton Oilers – 1985	Edmonton Oilers – 1984	New York Islanders – 1983
New York Islanders – 1982	New York Islanders – 1981	New York Islanders – 1980
Montreal Canadiens – 1979	Montreal Canadiens – 1978	Montreal Canadiens – 1977
Montreal Canadiens – 1976	Philadelphia Flyers – 1975	Philadelphia Flyers – 1974
Montreal Canadiens – 1973	Boston Bruins – 1972	Montreal Canadiens – 1971

Which team has the most Stanley Cups?

The Montreal Canadians have won 24 NHL Stanley Cup wins. 

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