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NHL games today: NHL offseason
There are no NHL games today. The 2023-24 NHL season wrapped up in epic fashion on June 24 with the Florida Panthers defeating the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7 of th Stanley Cup Finals.
Edmonton had overcome a 3-0 series deficit, but it was unable to complete what would have been the greatest comeback in hockey history.
We’re now headed full-time to what promises to be a busy offseason around the NHL.
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When is the NHL Draft?
The 2024 NHL Draft begins on Friday, June 28 and Saturday, June 29 and it’s being held at the Sphere in Paradise, Nevada.
What time is the NHL Draft?
The 2024 NHL Draft begins at 7:00 PM EDT on ESPN for Round 1. Rounds 2-7 of the NHL Draftareat 11:00 AM EDT on Saturday.
NHL offseason calendar
- 2024 NHL Draft: June 28-29
- 2024-’25 NHL schedule release: Late June – Early July
- NHL free agency opens: July 1, 12:00 PM EDT
- Prospect Camps: Late July
- NHL training camp: September
NHL playoff bracket 2024
Stanley Cup Final results
| Date | Game | Matchup | TV Info | Time (EDT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, June 8 | Game 1 | Panthers 3, Oilers 0 | Florida leads 1-0 | 8:00 PM |
| Monday, June 10 | Game 2 | Panthers 4, Oilers 1 | Florida leads 2-0 | 8:00 PM |
| Thursday, June 13 | Game 3 | Panthers 4, Oilers 3 | Florida leads 3-0 | 8:00 PM |
| Saturday, June 15 | Game 4 | Oilers 8, Panthers 1 | Florida leads 3-1 | 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday, June 18 | Game 5 | Oilers 5, Panthers 3 | Florida leads 3-2 | 8:00 PM |
| Friday, June 21 | Game 6 | Oilers 5, Panthers 1 | Series tied at 3 | 8:00 PM |
| Monday, June 24 | Game 7 | Panthers 2, Oilers 1 | Panthers win 4-2 | 8:00 PM |
NHL playoff schedule FAQ
What teams are in the NHL Playoffs?
- Western Conference: Edmonton Oilers
- Eastern Conference: Florida Panthers (champion)
When did the NHL playoffs start?
The NHL playoffs start on Saturday, April 20.
How will the NHL playoffs be televised?
The 2024 Stanely Cup NHL Playoffs will be televised on ABC, ESPN, TBS, and TNT. We’ll provide the full NHL playoff TV schedule when it’s released.
How many games in the NHL season?
There are 82 games played during the NHL season, ranging from October through May.
When is the NHL All-Star game?
The 2024 NHL All-Star Game was held at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario on Feb. 3. The Toronto Maple Leafs served as host for the NHL All-Star Game in 2024, the first time since 2012 that a Canadian city hosted the All-Star Game.
When is the NHL trade deadline?
The 2023-’24 NHL trade deadline was on Saturday, March 8, five days later than when the NHL trade deadline is typically held. The hope was this incentivizes teams to make more deals.
When is the 2024 NHL Draft?
While an official date hasn’t been announced, the 2024 NHL Draft is expected to be held in June 2024. The tentative expectation is that the NHL Draft 2024 will be from June 28-29.
When do the 2024 NHL playoffs start?
The 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs begin April 20.
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When is the Stanley Cup Final?
The 2024 Stanley Cup Finals are scheduled for June of 2024.
2023 Stanley Cup Final
| Game | Date | Matchup | Time | TV Info |
| 1 | Saturday, June 3 | Golden Knights 5, Panthers 2 | 8:00 PM | TNT |
| 2 | Monday, June 5 | Golden Knights 7, Panthers 2 | 8:00 PM | TNT |
| 3 | Thursday, June 8 | Panthers 3, Knights 2 (OT) | 8:00 PM | TNT |
| 4 | Saturday, June 10 | Golden Knights 3, Panthers 2 | 8:00 PM | TNT |
| 5 | Tuesday, June 13 | Golden Knights 9, Panthers 3 | 8:00 PM | TNT |
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Stanley Cup winners
The Vegas Golden Knights are the reigning Stanley Cup champions after defeating the Florida Panthers in five games of the 2023 Stanley Cup Finals.
- 2024: Florida Panthers 4, Edmonton Oilers 33
- 2023: Vegas Golden Knights 4, Florida Panthers 1
- 2022: Colorado Avalanche 4, Tampa Bay Lightning 2
- 2021: Tampa Bay Lightning 4, Montreal Canadiens 1
- 2020: Tampa Bay Lightning 4, Dallas Stars 2
- 2019: St. Louis Blues 4, Boston Bruins 3
- 2018: Washington Capitals 4, Vegas Golden Knights 1
- 2017: Pittsburgh Penguins 4, Nashville Predators 2
- 2016: Pittsburgh Penguins 4, San Jose Sharks 2
- 2015: Chicago Blackhawks 4, Tampa Bay Lightning 2
- 2014: Los Angeles Kings 4, New York Rangers 1
- 2013: Chicago Blackhawks 4, Boston Bruins 2
- 2012: Los Angeles Kings 4, New Jersey Devils 2