2023 NHL Playoff Schedule: Stanley Cup Finals
The 2023 NHL Playoffs is commonly known as the Stanley Cup Playoffs is the postseason tournament of the 2022-2023 National Hockey League (NHL) that began on April 17, 2023, and expected to end after the 2023 Stanley Cup Finals.
When do the NHL playoffs start in 2023?
The 2023 NHL playoffs’ tentative schedule of the round 1 game is on April 17, 2023, and is expected to end the 2023 Stanley Cup finals on 18th June 2023.
(1) Hurricanes vs (8) Panthers Conference Finals (FLA Wins 4-0)
| Where | Date | Time (ET) | TV |
| Panthers 3-2 Hurricanes | Thu, May 18 | Final /OT | TNT, CBC, SN, TVAS |
| Panthers 2-1 Hurricanes | Sat, May 20 | Final | TNT, CBC, SN, TVAS |
| Hurricanes 0-1 Panthers | Mon, May 22 | Final | TNT, CBC, SN, TVAS |
| Hurricanes 3-4 Panthers | Wed, May 24 | Final | TNT, CBC, SN, TVAS |
(1) Knights vs (4) Stars Conference Finals (VGK Leads 3-2)
| Where | Date | Time (ET) | TV |
| Stars 3-4 Knights | Fri, May 19 | Final/OT | ESPN, ESPN+, CBC, SN, TVAS |
| Stars 2-3 Knights | Sun, May 21 | Final/OT | ESPN+, ABC, CBC, SN, TVAS |
| Knights 4-0 Stars | Tue, May 23 | Final | ESPN, ESPN+, CBC, SN, TVAS |
| Knights 2-3 Stars | Thu, May 25 | Final/OT | ESPN, ESPN+, CBC, SN, TVAS |
| Stars 4-2 Knights | Sat, May 27 | Final | ESPN+, ABC, CBC, SN, TVAS |
| Knights @ Stars | Mon, May 29 | 8:00 PM | ESPN, ESPN+, CBC, SN, TVAS |
2022-23 NHL key dates:
- Friday, October 7, 2022: Regular season begins
- Friday, November 25, 2022: Thanksgiving Showdown
- Feb. 3-4, 2023: NHL 2023 All-Star Weekend
- Outdoor Games: Jan. 2, 2023, Feb. 18, 2023
- Monday, April 17: 2023 NHL Playoffs begin
- Thursday, June 8: Stanley Cup Finals Game 1
- Sunday, June 18: Stanley Cup finals Game 7 (If needed)
2023 Stanley Cup Tentative Finals Schedule
| Date | Games | Time (ET) | TV |
| June 8, 2023 | TBD | 8:00 PM | NHL Network |
| TBD | TBD | 8:00 PM | NHL Network |
| TBD | TBD | 8:00 PM | NHL Network |
| TBD | TBD | 8:00 PM | NHL Network |
| TBD *(if necessary)* | TBD | 8:00 PM | NHL Network |
| TBD *(if necessary)* | TBD | 8:00 PM | NHL Network |
| TBD *(if necessary)* | TBD | 8:00 PM | NHL Network |
What about the Stanley Cup?
The league championship series is known as the Stanley Cup playoff championship, and the winner is awarded the trophy that was donated by the Governor General of Canada, Lord Stanley of Preston.
Who is the defending champion of the 2022 Stanley Cup finals?
Colorado Avalanche wins the 2022 Stanley Cup finals against the Tampa Bay Lightning by a 4-2 series.
When is the All-Star Game 2023 taking place?
The 2023 All-Star Weekend will take place from Feb. 3-4, 2023, beginning with the Skills Competition on February 3 and the All-Star Game on Feb. 4 at Sunrise, Florida, home of the Florida Panthers.
The 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs are on what TV channel?
According to the broadcast rights, ESPN and Turner Sports shows NHL game live in U.S. Canadian fans can stream NHL’s Out-of-market games on Sportsnet Now Premium and the entire season exclusively on the Sportsnet media network, but a deal with Sportsnet that Saturday Hockey Night in Canada will air on CBC Television.
How NHL playoffs format does work?
In each conference, 8 teams qualify for the playoffs. The first, second, and third rank teams are automatically selected for the playoffs. The two highest records of additional teams will be played in the wild cards. The most points-taking team will earn the home-field advantage from each conference in the playoffs. Each round will be the best-of-seven series that need 4 wins.