2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Everything You Need to Know

Get all the latest on the bracket, schedule, and more

The quest for the Stanley Cup is underway!

The Sporting News has all the latest information on the schedule, bracket, channel, and more for every game of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

The NHL's 32 teams are down to just five left in the second round after a thrilling first eight matchups in the first. Get all the latest stats, news, videos, and more on the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

The first round of the NHL playoffs is set to start Saturday, April 20. The top three teams from each division will automatically qualify for the playoffs, along with two wild-card teams from each conference. The first round will be a best-of-seven series, with the top three teams in each division hosting the first two games of their series.