Stanley Cup Playoffs preview

The 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs begin Wednesday and NHL.com has it covered.

The latest news, analysis, features, previews and predictions for each of the eight first-round series from our team of staff writers and correspondents is all here, in your one-stop shot for playoff coverage.

First-round schedule

View:
Dates, times, TV information
for the first round.

First-round predictions

See
who NHL.com writers think will advance
past the first round.

Series pages

Get the latest from each of eight series here.
Eastern Conference First Round
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
Boston Bruins vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
Washington Capitals vs. Carolina Hurricanes
New York Islanders vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
Western Conference First Round
Calgary Flames vs. Colorado Avalanche
San Jose Sharks vs. Vegas Golden Knights
Nashville Predators vs. Dallas Stars
Winnipeg Jets vs. St. Louis Blues
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