With all eyes on Stanley Cup odds, fans are excited to see if their team will make it to the 2023 postseason.
A total of 16 teams advance to the playoffs at the end of the regular season – the top three ranked teams in each division, plus two Wild Card teams from each conference.
So when do the NHL playoffs start?
When Do the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs Start?
The 2022-23 NHL regular season ends on Monday, Apr. 13, and the playoffs are tentatively scheduled to begin on Monday, Apr. 17. The Stanley Cup Final will begin on Thursday, Jun. 8, with Game 7 (if needed) scheduled for Sunday, Jun. 18.