The 2024 NHL playoffs are in full swing, and many of the series have been nothing short of heart-pounding.
The New York Rangers became the first team to advance as they finished off a sweep of the Washington Capitals in the opening round. The Rangers were able to hold Capitals star Alex Ovechkin without recording a point in the series, while forward Mika Zibanejad led the way with seven points (one goal & six assists).
The Florida Panthers have also advanced to the next round after topping the Tampa Bay Lightning in five games to win their series. Star forwards Aleksander Barkov and Carter Verhaeghe registered two goals and an assist apiece to lead the Panthers to a 6-1 victory in a decisive Game 5.
Four teams have a chance to advance on Tuesday evening with the Boston Bruins, Carolina Hurricanes, Colorado Avalanche and Vancouver Canucks all being just one win away from moving on. In addition, the Edmonton Oilers can close out their series against the Los Angeles Kings with a victory on Wednesday.
The structure of the playoffs is as follows:
- The division winner with the most points in each conference will face the second Wild Card team in the first round. The division winner with fewer points in each conference will match up with the top Wild Card team in the first round.
- Each series will be a best-of-seven format.
- Home-ice advantage goes to the team with the top seed in the first two rounds of the playoffs. The team with the most points in the regular season has home-ice advantage in the conference finals and Stanley Cup Final.
Below is how you can follow each series in the first round along with updating results and scores from each game. Bookmark this page for the duration of the playoff run to stay up to date with everything on the ice.
Stanley Cup Playoffs viewing information
TV:ESPN, ESPN2, TBS, TNT, SN, SNE, SNW
Stream:fuboTV (try for free)
Follow:CBS Sports App
All times Eastern
(* if necessary)
Eastern Conference
(1) New York Rangers vs. (WC2) Washington Capitals
Game 1: | Rangers 4, Capitals 1| Recap
Game 2: | Rangers 4, Capitals 3| Recap
Game 3: | Rangers 3, Capitals 1| Recap
Game 4: | Rangers 4, Capitals 2| Recap
(2) Carolina Hurricanes vs. (3) New York Islanders
Game 1: |Hurricanes 3, Islanders 1|Recap
Game 2: | Hurricanes 5, Islanders 3| Recap
Game 3: | Hurricanes 3, Islanders 2| Recap
Game 4: | Islanders 3, Hurricanes 2 (2OT)| Recap
Game 5: | Tuesday, April 30, 7:30 p.m. | at CAR| TV: TBS
Game 6*: | Thursday, May 2, TBD | at NY| TV: TBD
Game 7*: |Saturday, May 4, TBD | at CAR| TV: TBD
(1) Florida Panthers vs. (WC1) Tampa Bay Lightning
Game 1: | Panthers 3, Lightning 2| Recap
Game 2: | Panthers 3, Lightning 2 (OT)| Recap
Game 3: | Panthers 5, Lightning 3| Recap
Game 4: | Lightning 6, Panthers 3| Recap
Game 5: | Panthers 6, Lightning 1| Recap
(2) Boston Bruins vs. (3) Toronto Maple Leafs
Game 1: | Bruins 5, Maple Leafs 1| Recap
Game 2: | Maple Leafs 3, Bruins 2| Recap
Game 3: | Bruins 4, Maple Leafs 2| Recap
Game 4: | Bruins 3, Maple Leafs 1| Recap
Game 5: | Tuesday, April 30, 7 p.m.| at BOS| TV: ESPN
Game 6*: | Thursday, May 2, TBD | at TOR| TV: TBD
Game 7*: |Saturday, May 4, TBD | at BOS| TV: TBD
Western Conference
(1) Dallas Stars vs. (WC2) Vegas Golden Knights
Game 1: | Golden Knights 4, Stars 3| Recap
Game 2: | Golden Knights 2, Stars 1| Recap
Game 3: |Stars 3, Golden Knights 2 (OT)| Recap
Game 4: |Stars 4, Golden Knights 2| Recap
Game 5: | Wednesday, May 1, 7:30 p.m. | at DAL| TV: ESPN
Game 6: | Friday, May 3, TBD | at VGK| TV: TBD
Game 7*: | Sunday, May 5, TBD | at DAL| TV: TBD
(2) Winnipeg Jets vs. (3) Colorado Avalanche
Game 1: | Jets 7, Avalanche 6| Recap
Game 2: | Avalanche 5, Jets 2| Recap
Game 3: | Avalanche 6, Jets 2 | Recap
Game 4: | Avalanche 5, Jets 1| Recap
Game 5: | Tuesday, April 30, 9:30 p.m. | at WPG| TV: ESPN
Game 6*: | Thursday, May 2, TBD | at COL| TV: TBD
Game 7*: |Saturday, May 4, TBD | at WPG| TV: TBD
(1) Vancouver Canucks vs. (WC1) Nashville Predators
Game 1: | Canucks 4, Predators 2| Recap
Game 2: | Predators 4, Canucks 1| Recap
Game 3: |Canucks 2, Predators 1 | Recap
Game 4: | Canucks 4, Predators 3 (OT)| Recap
Game 5: |Tuesday, April 30, 10 p.m. | at VAN| TV: TBS
Game 6*: | Friday, May 3, TBD | at NSH| TV: TBD
Game 7*: | Sunday, May 5, TBD | at VAN| TV: TBD
(2) Edmonton Oilers vs. (3) Los Angeles Kings
Game 1: | Oilers 7, Kings 4| Recap
Game 2: | Kings 5, Oilers 4 (OT)| Recap
Game 3: | Oilers 6, Kings 1| Recap
Game 4: | Oilers 1, Kings 0| Recap
Game 5: | Wednesday, May 1, 10 p.m.| at EDM| TV: ESPN
Game 6*: | Friday, May 3, TBD | at LA| TV: TBD
Game 7*: | Sunday, May 5, TBD | at EDM| TV: TBD
