The 2025-26 NHL Playoffs are here, with the first games of round one set for Saturday, April 18. The playoffs are played over four rounds, each consisting of a best-of-seven series. Here’s a look at what you need to know to catch all the action of playoff hockey.
How to watch the NHL Playoffs and Stanley Cup Finals
First Round: April 18
Second Round: May 2
Conference Finals: May 22
Stanley Cup Finals: June 3 – June 19
Where to watch NHL playoff games on TV
The first two rounds of the NHL Playoffs and the Eastern Conference and Western Conference Finals will air across TNT, TBS, truTV, ESPN, and ESPN2. Check listings for specific games to find out which networks will have that night’s games.
The entire Stanley Cup Finals series will air on TNT.
How to stream NHL playoff games
NHL playoff games that air on ESPN and ESPN2 are also streaming on ESPN Unlimited, and games on TNT, TBS and truTV will stream on HBO Max. Xfinity TV customers can also stream with the Xfinity Stream app.
Fan View: A more immersive viewing experience
Fan View is an interactive sidebar on your TV screen that displays real-time information like live scores, stats, schedules, and odds on your screen alongside the event you’re currently watching. It’s a great way to stay on top of everything happening in the playoffs without navigating away from the action.
You can launch Fan View in any of the following ways:
- Say “Fan View” into your Xfinity Voice Remote.
- Navigate through the Home screen, For You, or Featured Apps.
- Open from the Sports Zone app or sports specific hub (such as NHL hub) available with X1 TV.
Create Your Own Multiview
Torn between face off and tip off? No need to choose between the two halves of your heart. With Xfinity Muiltiview, you can watch multiple events on one screen. Now, you can watch your favorite NHL team side-by-side with NBA or MLB games, college sports, and more, so you you don’t have to miss a thing. Get started by saying “multiview” into your Xfinity TV Voice Remote.
Viewers with 4K-compatible devices TV boxes can create a Multiview experience from the selection of live sports and special events available in their channel lineup.
Not sure if you have a compatible Xfinity TV box? Find out here.
Live odds, on-screen: Xfinity Odds Zone
Xfinity Odds Zone gives fans an easy way to watch and wager with popular online sports books. Browse live odds, betting lines, and props from DraftKings and FanDuel, right from your TV. Then, take your pick from either sportsbook and scan the QR code to place a bet. Get started by saying “View Odds” into your Xfinity voice remote.
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