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The NHL playoffs start on April 18 with Game 1s for the first-round series. Final matchups will be determined on April 16, featuring key matchups like Pittsburgh vs. Philadelphia and Dallas vs. Minnesota.
The NHL playoffs begin on April 18 with Game 1s for first-round series.
The final matchups will be set on April 16, with the Pacific Nos. 2 and 3 slots (as well as the second wild-card slot in the West) settled between Edmonton, the LA Kings and Anaheim.
The highlights among the first-round series: Pittsburgh vs. Philadelphia in an in-state battle, Dallas vs. Minnesota between two teams with Stanley Cup goals and Buffalo's return to the postseason vs. Boston.
Here's the full Stanley Cup playoffs first round schedule:
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The NHL playoffs begin on April 18, 2026, with Game 1s for the first-round series.
The final matchups will be set on April 16, 2026.
Key matchups include Pittsburgh vs. Philadelphia, Dallas vs. Minnesota, and Buffalo vs. Boston.
April 16 is crucial as it determines the final playoff matchups, including the Pacific Division slots.
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