June 2027; playoffs begin after the 84-game regular season ends April 10, 2027. Exact Final dates not yet announced. · Home arenas of the two conference champions, United States / Canada.
Dates
June 2027; playoffs begin after the 84-game regular season ends April 10, 2027. Exact Final dates not yet announced.
Where
Home arenas of the two conference champions, United States / Canada
The best-of-seven championship series concluding the 2026-27 NHL season.
What it decides
Decides the Stanley Cup champion.
Also on the calendar
Wild Card weekend opens Saturday, January 16, 2027; final game slots set by the NFL late in the season.NFL Wild Card Round (2026 season)Home stadiums of higher-seeded teams, United States
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