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2026 NHL PLAYOFFS

If the Season Ended Today

Regular Season Ends
April 16, 2026
Playoffs Begin
April 18, 2026
Updated
Feb 16, 2026

EASTERN CONFERENCE

First Round

Series starts April 18
Tampa Bay Lightning (A1)
Boston Bruins (WC2)
Series starts April 18
Carolina Hurricanes (M1)
Buffalo Sabres (WC1)
Series starts April 18
Montreal Canadiens (A2)
New York Islanders (M3)
Series starts April 18
Detroit Red Wings (A3)
Pittsburgh Penguins (M2)

Conference Semifinals

Conference Semifinals
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Conference Semifinals
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Conference Final

Eastern Conference Final
TBD
TBD

WESTERN CONFERENCE

First Round

Series starts April 18
Colorado Avalanche (C1)
Anaheim Ducks (WC2)
Series starts April 18
Vegas Golden Knights (P1)
Utah Mammoth (WC1)
Series starts April 18
Minnesota Wild (C2)
Seattle Kraken (P3)
Series starts April 18
Dallas Stars (C3)
Edmonton Oilers (P2)

Conference Semifinals

Conference Semifinals
TBD
TBD
Conference Semifinals
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Conference Final

Western Conference Final
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🏆 STANLEY CUP FINAL

Best of Seven

Stanley Cup Final
TBD
TBD

📊 Current Playoff Picture

Eastern Conference

  • 1. Tampa Bay Lightning (78 pts)
  • 2. Carolina Hurricanes (78 pts)
  • 3. Montreal Canadiens (72 pts)
  • 4. Detroit Red Wings (72 pts)
  • 5. Pittsburgh Penguins (70 pts)
  • 6. Buffalo Sabres (70 pts)
  • 7. Boston Bruins (69 pts)
  • 8. New York Islanders (69 pts)

Western Conference

  • 1. Colorado Avalanche (83 pts)
  • 2. Minnesota Wild (78 pts)
  • 3. Dallas Stars (77 pts)
  • 4. Vegas Golden Knights (68 pts)
  • 5. Utah Mammoth (64 pts)
  • 6. Edmonton Oilers (64 pts)
  • 7. Seattle Kraken (63 pts)
  • 8. Anaheim Ducks (63 pts)

Note: Colorado dominates the West with an incredible +74 goal differential. Tampa Bay and Carolina are tied atop the East. The playoff race is tight with several teams battling for the final spots.

📝 How to Update This Bracket

This bracket is stored in src/pages/tournaments/nhl-playoffs.astro

Update matchups as standings change, then add scores when playoff games begin:

  • Adjust team matchups based on latest standings
  • Add score1 and score2 for game results
  • Set winner to advance teams to next round

🔥 HOT TEAMS RIGHT NOW

Colorado Avalanche

W1 • 8-1-1 in L10

Dominating the league with a +74 goal differential. MacKinnon is unstoppable.

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Dallas Stars

W6 • 7-3-0 in L10

Winners of six straight. Oettinger is elite and the offense is clicking.

🚨

Columbus Blue Jackets

W7 • 9-1-0 in L10

Winners of seven straight! The Jackets are making noise and fighting for a playoff spot.