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Golden Knights vs. Mammoth schedule: Dates, times, TV channels, scores for NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round series originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Two of the NHL's newest franchises, the Utah Mammoth and Vegas Golden Knights, are set for an opening round matchup full of intrigue.
This series marks the first playoff appearance in Utah's second year as a franchise. And how fitting that it will face the Vegas Golden Knights, who made the Stanley Cup Finals in just their first season as a franchise in 2018.
Vegas has established itself as a perennial powerhouse and Stanley Cup champion, while the Mammoth, even as the Coyotes, never managed a Stanley Cup appearance. This opens up an opportunity for the Mammoth to pull off a major upset.
With little to lose and much to gain, the Utah Mammoth don't have a star-studded roster. The Golden Knights are the clear favorites, but underdog stories are what sports is made for. The Utah Mammoth will try to be the next.
Here's what you need to know to watch Golden Knights vs. Mammoth, including broadcast information and start times.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 19 | Game 1 at Vegas | 10 p.m. | ESPN, |
The specific dates and times for the Golden Knights vs. Mammoth playoff games can be found in the official NHL schedule.
The Golden Knights vs. Mammoth playoff series will be broadcast on various sports networks; check local listings for details.
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| April 21 | Game 2 at Vegas | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN2, DIRECTV |
| April 24 | Game 3 at Utah | 9:30 p.m. | TBS, DIRECTV |
| April 27 | Game 4 at Utah | TBA | ESPN, DIRECTV |
| April 29 | Game 5* at Vegas | TBA | TBA, DIRECTV |
| May 1 | Game 6* at Utah | TBA | TBA, DIRECTV |
| May 2 | Game 7* at Vegas | TBA | TBA, DIRECTV |
* If necessary
Games in the Golden Knights vs. Mammoth series will air on multiple channels.
Fans can stream every playoff game live on DIRECTV, which offers a free trial to new users. Games on ABC and ESPN networks can also be streamed on the ESPN app or fubo, which also has a free trial.
Here are the key dates to know for the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs and offseason. Some series start dates could move up depending on when previous series end.
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| First round begins | April 18 |
| NHL Draft Lottery | May 4 or 5 |
| NHL Scouting Combine at Buffalo | May 31-June 6 |
| Stanley Cup Finals Game 7 (if necessary) | June 21 |
| NHL Draft at Los Angeles | June 26-27 |
| Free agency begins | July 1 |