Sportsnet releases Stanley Cup Playoffs schedule

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Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Scott Laughton (24) and Ottawa Senators centre Ridly Greig (71) fight during second period NHL hockey action in Toronto on Saturday, March 15, 2025. (Christopher Katsarov/CP)

Sixteen teams will duke it out for the right to lift the Stanley Cup.

The action begins Saturday with the start of the first round, and you can watch every single game on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+.

Here`s the full schedule:

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Ottawa Senators

Game 1: Sunday, April 20, 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT (Sportsnet, CBC)
Game 2: Tuesday, April 22, 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT (Sportsnet, CBC)
Game 3: Thursday, April 24, 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT (SN East, SN Ontario, SN Pacific, CBC)
Game 4: Saturday, April 26, 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT (Sportsnet, CBC, Omni)
* Game 5: Tuesday, April 29, Time TBD
* Game 6: Thursday, May 1, Time TBD
* Game 7: Saturday, May 3, Time TBD

Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Florida Panthers

Game 1: Tuesday, April 22, 8:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. PT (SN360)
Game 2: Thursday, April 24, 6:30 p.m. ET / 3:30 p.m. PT (SN360)
Game 3: Saturday, April 26, 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT (Sportsnet)
Game 4: Monday, April 28, Time TBD
* Game 5: Wednesday, April 30, Time TBD
* Game 6: Friday, May 2, Time TBD
* Game 7: Sunday, May 4, Time TBD

Washington Capitals vs. Montreal Canadiens

Game 1: Monday, April 21, 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT (Sportsnet)
Game 2: Wednesday, April 23, 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT (Sportsnet, CBC)
Game 3: Friday, April 25, 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT (Sportsnet, CBC)
Game 4: Sunday, April 27, 6:30 p.m. ET / 3:30 p.m. PT (Sportsnet, CBC)
* Game 5: Wednesday, April 30, Time TBD
* Game 6: Friday, May 2, Time TBD
* Game 7: Sunday, May 4, Time TBD

Carolina Hurricanes vs. New Jersey Devils

Game 1: Sunday, April 20, 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT (Sportsnet, SN360)
Game 2: Tuesday, April 22, 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT (SN360)
Game 3: Friday, April 25, 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT (SN360)
Game 4: Sunday, April 27, 3:30 p.m. ET / 12:30 p.m. PT (Sportsnet, SN360)
* Game 5: Tuesday, April 29, Time TBD
* Game 6: Friday, May 2, Time TBD
* Game 7: Sunday, May 4, Time TBD

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Winnipeg Jets vs. St. Louis Blues

Game 1: Saturday, April 19, 6 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. CT (Sportsnet, CBC, Omni)
Game 2: Monday, April 21, 7:30 p.m. ET / 6:30 p.m. CT (CBC)
Game 3: Thursday, April 24, 9:30 p.m. ET / 8:30 p.m. CT (Sportsnet, CBC)
Game 4: Sunday, April 27, 1 p.m. ET / noon CT (Sportsnet, CBC)
* Game 5: Wednesday, April 30, Time TBD
* Game 6: Friday, May 2, Time TBD
* Game 7: Sunday, May 4, Time TBD

Dallas Stars vs. Colorado Avalanche

Game 1: Saturday, April 19, 8:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. PT (Sportsnet, SN360)
Game 2: Monday, April 21, 9:30 p.m. ET / 6:30 p.m. PT (SN360)
Game 3: Wednesday, April 23, 9:30 p.m. ET / 6:30 p.m. PT (SN360)
Game 4: Saturday, April 26, 9:30 p.m. ET / 6:30 p.m. PT (Sportsnet)
* Game 5: Monday, April 28, Time TBD
* Game 6: Thursday, May 1, Time TBD
* Game 7: Saturday, May 3, Time TBD

Vegas Golden Knights vs. Minnesota Wild

Game 1: Sunday, April 20, 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT (Sportsnet, SN360)
Game 2: Tuesday, April 22, 11 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. PT (Sportsnet, SN360)
Game 3: Thursday, April 24, 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT (SN360)
Game 4: Saturday, April 26, 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT (SN West, SN Pacific, SN One)
* Game 5: Tuesday, April 29, Time TBD
* Game 6: Thursday, May 1, Time TBD
* Game 7: Saturday, May 3, Time TBD

Los Angeles Kings vs. Edmonton Oilers

Game 1: Monday, April 21, 10 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. MT (Sportsnet)
Game 2: Wednesday, April 23, 10 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. MT (Sportsnet, CBC)
Game 3: Friday, April 25, 10 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. MT (Sportsnet, CBC)
Game 4: Sunday, April 27, 9:30 p.m. ET / 7:30 p.m. MT (Sportsnet, CBC)
* Game 5: Tuesday, April 29, Time TBD
* Game 6: Thursday, May 1, Time TBD
* Game 7: Saturday, May 3, Time TBD

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Rafferty Kingsmill

Rafferty Kingsmill is a 34-year-old sports journalist based in Bristol, England. Since 2015, he has been covering major sporting events, specializing in tennis and NBA coverage. His distinctive analytical approach and ability to predict emerging talents have earned him recognition among sports enthusiasts.

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