Stanley Cup Playoff Storylines
04/17/2023
By: Jeff Yoder
Bracket, Matchups & Storylines as the Stanley Cup Playoffs Begin Tonight
It’s showtime in the NHL! The Stanley Cup Playoffs drop the puck tonight and tomorrow with Game 1s. We saw some movement on the final day of the season, and the first-round matchups are locked and ready. It’s a two-month marathon to lift the Stanley Cup, so let’s get it started.
Game 1s
Tonight
Islanders at Hurricanes (7:00 pm ET)
Panthers at Bruins (7:30 pm ET)
Wild at Stars (9:30 pm ET)
Kings at Oilers (10:00 pm ET)
Tomorrow
Rangers at Devils (7:00 pm ET)
Lightning at Maple Leafs (7:30 pm ET)
Jets at Golden Knights (9:30 pm ET)
Kraken at Avalanche (10:00 pm ET)
Additional Storylines
NHL: 16 Storylines for 1st Round of Playoffs
Yahoo!: Blue Jackets & Ducks Fire Coaches After Woeful Seasons
ESPN: Stanley Cup Playoffs: Breaking Down All 16 Teams for 2023
Yahoo! Sports: Hottest & Coldest Teams Heading Into NHL Playoffs
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