The NHL playoffs kick off this week and we are just as excited as everyone else for the games to begin! With so much excitement around the playoffs, we thought it would be helpful to share the full bracket, dates, times, and TV channels for the NHL playoffs schedule 2022.
Bracket
Here is the full bracket for the 2022 NHL playoffs. This year’s playoffs see all 16 playoff teams playing in the traditional best-of-seven game series to determine the winner of the 2022 Stanley Cup.
The playoffs include four rounds, with the following matchups:
- First Round (April 13 - April 27)
- Second Round (April 30 - May 14)
- Conference Finals (May 16 - May 31)
- Stanley Cup Final (June 2 - June 16)
Dates and Times
Here are the dates and times for the 2022 NHL playoffs.
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First Round (April 13 - April 27)
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Games 1 and 2: April 13 and 14, starting at 6:30pm ET
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Games 3 and 4: April 16 and 17, starting at 6:30pm ET
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Games 5, 6, and 7: April 19-23, TBD
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Second Round (April 30 - May 14)
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Games 1 and 2: April 30 and May 1, starting at 7:00pm ET
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Games 3 and 4: May 4 and May 5, starting at 7:00pm ET
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Games 5, 6, and 7: May 7-10, TBD
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Conference Finals (May 16 - May 31)
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Games 1 and 2: May 16 and May 17, starting at 8:00pm ET
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Games 3 and 4: May 23 and May 24, starting at 8:00pm ET
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Games 5, 6, and 7: May 26-29, TBD
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Stanley Cup Final (June 2 - June 16)
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Games 1 and 2: June 2 and June 4, starting at 8:00pm ET
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Games 3 and 4: June 6 and June 8, starting at 8:00pm ET
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Games 5, 6, and 7: June 11-15, TBD
TV Channels
The games will be broadcasted across various TV networks, including NBC, NBC Sports Network, and USA Network. Here are the NHL playoff games TV channels for 2022:
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First Round
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Game 1: NBCSN
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Game 2: NBCSN
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Game 3: USA
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Game 4: USA
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Game 5: TBD
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Game 6: TBD
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Game 7: TBD
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Second Round
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Game 1: NBCSN
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Game 2: NBCSN
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Game 3: USA
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Game 4: NBC
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Game 5: TBD
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Game 6: TBD
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Game 7: TBD
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Conference Finals
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Game 1: NBCSN
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Game 2: NBCSN
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Game 3: USA
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Game 4: NBC
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Game 5: TBD
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Game 6: TBD
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Game 7: TBD
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Stanley Cup Final
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Game 1: NBC
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Game 2: NBC
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Game 3: NBCSN
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Game 4: NBCSN
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Game 5: TBD
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Game 6: TBD
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Game 7: TBD
First Round Schedule
Here is the first-round schedule for the 2022 NHL playoffs:
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East Division
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Penguins vs Islanders, April 13-24
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Capitals vs Bruins, April 15-26
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Central Division
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Panthers vs Lightning, April 17-28
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Hurricanes vs Predators, April 15-26
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West Division
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Avalanche vs Blues, April 12-24
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Golden Knights vs Wild, April 11-24
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North Division
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Maple Leafs vs Canadiens, April 15-28
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Oilers vs Jets, April 14-26
2021 First-Round Schedule
For those who are interested, here is the schedule that was used for the 2021 playoffs. It is always interesting to see how the schedules change from year to year, and how the NHL adapts to different circumstances.
Printable Brackets
If you are like us and like to fill out a bracket for the playoffs, here are some printable NHL playoff brackets for you to use. These brackets are a great way to keep track of the games, and they are also fun to fill out with friends and family.
These brackets are a great way to stay organized during the playoffs, and they are also a great way to have a little bit of friendly competition with your friends and family. Good luck!
2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket
Lastly, for those interested in a throwback to the 2020 playoffs season, here is the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs bracket. It is always interesting to look back at past seasons and see how things have changed!
We hope this article has been helpful in preparing for the 2022 NHL playoffs. Enjoy the games!
