
NHL playoffs TV schedule, Stanley Cup first round series times and dates
The NHL playoffs begin on April 18 with first-round series. See the full NHL playoff schedule here.
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The NHL playoffs begin on April 18 with first-round series. See the full NHL playoff schedule here.

As the contract extension for Donovan Mitchell nears, the Cleveland Cavaliers star outlined his willingness to stay before the NBA Playoffs started and Coco Jones plays a part in it.

“We’ve had to play playoff hockey since the start of the year. Our guys don’t know how to play any other way.” - Rocky Thompson

Seven years before joining the Cleveland Cavaliers, former Houston Rockets star James Harden was already a mentor to Donovan Mitchell which helped in the NBA Playoffs.

The Kansas City Chiefs had a disastrous 2025 campaign that saw the franchise miss the playoffs for the first time since 2014, and it needs to draft well to address roster holes for 2026 and beyond.

Allen will be ready for the playoffs, but he wouldn’t commit to feeling 100%.

The Charlotte Hornets are one win away from ending a decade-long playoff drought as they prepare to face the Orlando Magic for the final spot in the Eastern Conference on Friday night.

Whether they're truly on the hot seat or not, coaches on the Hurricanes, Oilers and more NHL squads must prove they can bring their team to the next level in the Stanley Cup playoffs at last.

Playing in his record-tying 19th postseason, James will be the leading man against the Rockets after injuries to guards Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.