Islanders, Rangers and Knicks start the playoffs this weekend

Islanders, Rangers and Knicks start the playoffs this weekend

The National Hockey League today announced the dates, starting times and national television coverage for the Eastern Conference Game 1s of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round, which begins Saturday, April 20. The complete First Round schedule will be announced when available. All times listed are ET and subject to change.

The Islanders start on Saturday in Carolina. The Rangers Start on Sunday at MSG against Washington.

EASTERN CONFERENCE – GAME 1s

DateTime (ET)MatchupNetworks
Saturday, April 205 p.m.NY Islanders at CarolinaTBS, truTV, MAX, SNE, SNW, SNP, SN360, TVAS
Saturday, April 208 p.m.Toronto at BostonTBS, truTV, MAX, SN, CBC, TVAS
Sunday, April 2112:30 p.m.Tampa Bay at FloridaESPN, SN, TVAS
Sunday, April 213 p.m.Washington at NY RangersESPN, SN, TVAS

The New York Knicks will play The 76ers in the opening round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. Game 1 is Saturday at Madison Square Garden at 6pm.