NHL Playoff Bracket 2026
The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs began on April 18, 2026. All 8 first-round matchups are set — click any team to explore their roster and stats.
Updated April 19, 2026. Later rounds shown as TBD.
Round 1
Round 2
Conf. Final
Stanley Cup Final
Conf. Final
Round 2
Round 1
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Stanley Cup Final
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First Round Matchups
Keep exploring the bracket
Playoff hub
Start from the main 2026 NHL playoff page.
How teams qualified
See how the 16 playoff teams earned their seeds.
Format explainer
Useful for wild-card and seeding context.
NHL Teams Hub
Open all NHL teams and move into roster pages for playoff clubs.
NHL Player Stats
Search star players, depth scorers, and goalies before each series.
Trade Machine
Compare playoff stars side by side before the bracket starts.
Play while you follow the series
Bracket Retention
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