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Different Types of Pickup Hockey

The love for the game of hockey does not always need to be confined to official matches and structured leagues. Pickup hockey provides a fantastic opportunity for players of all skill levels to get together. In addition, to also enjoy the sport in a relaxed and informal setting. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, there are various types of pickup hockey games. These games serve different preferences and playing styles. We explore the different types of pickup hockey and the benefits they offer. Read the full article

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NHL playoffs 2017: Bracket, schedule, scores and more

The 2017 Stanley Cup playoffs are now in the second round.

Hope you like overtime!

The 2017 Stanley Cup playoffs have set a record with 18 first-round games ending with #FREEHOCKEY, as the kids call it. So far the NHL silly season is as thrilling and as tight as ever, and we haven’t even started the second round!

The Nashville Predators shocked the Chicago Blackhawks, sweeping the perennial Cup contenders out of the postseason for the first time since 1993. The defending champion Penguins needed just five games to dispatch the Columbus Blue Jackets, and will face the Washington Capitals in the second round.

The Anaheim Ducks took care of the Calgary Flames in four games as well.

We’ve still got months of this left. Praise to the Hockey Gods.

Second-round schedule

All times ET.

Eastern Conference

No. 2 Senators vs. WC Rangers

Game 1 - Thu., Apr. 27: Ottawa 2, New York 1 Game 2 - Sat., Apr. 29: Ottawa 6, New York 5 (OT) Game 3 - Tues., May 2: Ottawa at New York, 7 p.m. Game 4 - Thu., May 4: Ottawa at New York, 7:30 p.m. Game 5 - Sat., May 6: New York at Ottawa, TBD Game 6 - Tues., May 9: Ottawa at New York, TBD Game 7 - Thu., May 11: New York at Ottawa, TBD

No. 1 Capitals vs. No. 2 Penguins

Game 1 - Thu., Apr. 27: Pittsburgh 3, Washington 2 Game 2 - Sat., Apr. 29: Pittsburgh at Washington, 8 p.m. Game 3 - Mon., May 1: Washington at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m. Game 4 - Wed., May 3: Washington at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m. Game 5 - Sat., May 6: Pittsburgh at Washington, TBD Game 6 - Mon., May 8: Washington at Pittsburgh, TBD Game 7 - Wed., May 10: Pittsburgh at Washington, TBD

Western Conference

No. 3 Blues vs. WC 2 Predators

Game 1 - Wed., Apr. 26: Nashville 4, St. Louis 3 Game 2 - Fri., Apr. 28: Nashville 2, St. Louis 3 Game 3 - Sun., Apr. 30: St. Louis at Nashville, 3 p.m. Game 4 - Tues., May 2: St. Louis at Nashville, 9:30 p.m. Game 5 - Fri., May 5: Nashville at St. Louis, TBD Game 6 - Sun., May 7: St. Louis at Nashville, TBD Game 7 - Tues., May 9: Nashville at St. Louis, TBD

No. 1 Ducks vs. No. 2 Oilers

Game 1 - Wed., Apr. 26: Edmonton 5, Anaheim 3 Game 2 - Fri., Apr. 28: Edmonton 2, Anaheim 1 Game 3 - Sun., Apr. 30: Anaheim at Edmonton, 7 p.m. Game 4 - Wed., May 3: Anaheim at Edmonton, 10 p.m. Game 5 - Fri., May 5: Edmonton at Anaheim, TBD Game 6 - Sun., May 7: Anaheim at Edmonton, TBD Game 7 - Wed., May 10: Edmonton at Anaheim, TBD

First-round schedule

All times ET.

Eastern Conference

No. 2 Senators vs. No. 3 Bruins

Game 1 - Wed., Apr. 12: Boston 2, Ottawa 1 Game 2 - Sat., Apr. 15: Ottawa 4, Boston 3 (OT) Game 3 - Mon., Apr. 17: Ottawa 4, Boston 3 (OT) Game 4 - Wed., Apr. 19: Ottawa 1, Boston 0 Game 5 - Fri., Apr. 21: Boston 3, Ottawa 2 (2OT) Game 6 - Sun., Apr. 23: Ottawa 3, Boston 2 (OT)

No. 1 Canadiens vs. WC Rangers

Game 1 - Wed., Apr. 12: New York 2, Montreal 0 Game 2 - Fri., Apr. 14: Montreal 4, New York 3 (OT) Game 3 - Sun., Apr. 16: Montreal 3, New York 1 Game 4 - Tues., Apr. 18: New York 2, Montreal 1 Game 5 - Thu., Apr: 20: New York 3, Montreal 2 (OT) Game 6 - Sat., Apr. 22: New York 3, Montreal 1

No. 2 Penguins vs. No. 3 Blue Jackets

Game 1 - Wed., Apr. 12: Pittsburgh 3, Columbus 1 Game 2 - Fri., Apr. 14: Pittsburgh 4, Columbus 1 Game 3 - Sun., Apr. 16: Pittsburgh 5, Columbus 4 (OT) Game 4 - Tues., Apr. 18: Columbus 5, Pittsburgh 4 Game 5 - Thu., Apr. 20: Pittsburgh 5, Columbus 2

No. 1 Capitals vs. WC 2 Maple Leafs

Game 1 - Thu., Apr. 13: Washington 3, Toronto 2 (OT) Game 2 - Sat., Apr. 15: Toronto 4, Washington 3 (2OT) Game 3 - Mon. Apr. 17: Toronto 4, Washington 3 (OT) Game 4 - Wed., Apr. 19: Washington 5, Toronto 4 Game 5 - Fri., Apr. 21: Washington 2, Toronto 1 (OT) Game 6 - Sun., Apr. 23: Washington 2, Toronto 1 (OT)

Western Conference

No. 2 Wild vs. No. 3 Blues

Game 1 - Wed., Apr. 12: St. Louis 2, Minnesota 1 (OT) Game 2 - Fri., Apr. 14: St. Louis 2, Minnesota 1 Game 3 - Sun., Apr. 16: St. Louis 3, Minnesota 1 Game 4 - Wed., Apr. 19: Minnesota 2, St. Louis 0 Game 5 - Sat., Apr. 22: St. Louis 4, Minnesota 3

No. 2 Oilers vs. No. 3 Sharks

Game 1 - Wed., Apr. 12: San Jose 3, Edmonton 2 (OT) Game 2 - Fri., Apr. 14: Edmonton 2, San Jose 0 Game 3 - Sun., Apr. 16: Edmonton 1, San Jose 0 Game 4 - Tues., Apr. 18: San Jose 7, Edmonton 0 Game 5 - Thu., Apr. 20: Edmonton 4, San Jose 3 (OT) Game 6 - Sat., Apr. 22: Edmonton 3, San Jose 1

No. 1 Blackhawks vs. WC 2 Predators

Game 1 - Thu., Apr. 13: Nashville 1, Chicago 0 Game 2 - Sat., Apr. 15: Nashville 5, Chicago 0 Game 3 - Mon., Apr. 17: Nashville 3, Chicago 2 (OT) Game 4 - Thu., Apr. 20: Nashville 4, Chicago 1

No. 1 Ducks vs. WC Flames

Game 1 - Thu., Apr. 13: Anaheim 3, Calgary 2 Game 2 - Sat., Apr. 15: Anaheim 3, Calgary 2 Game 3 - Mon., Apr. 17: Anaheim 5, Calgary 4 (OT) Game 4 - Wed., Apr. 19: Anaheim 3, Calgary 1

NHL playoffs format

The top three teams in each division — Atlantic, Metropolitan, Central, Pacific — earned automatic postseason berths, while the final four spots were given to two wild card teams in each conference based on point totals. The top seeds in both conferences play against the lowest wild card teams in the first round, and the other division winners face off against the other wild card qualifiers.

Otherwise, the matchups aren't based on conference standings — rather, the second and third seeds in each division square off. From there, whomever emerges from the series involving division champions take on the winners of the series involving the second and third seeds, in what is known as the conference semifinals. The winners advance to the Conference Finals, and then the Stanley Cup Final.

Each series is best-of-seven, played in a 2-2-1-1-1 format.

Stanley Cup playoff teams

Eastern Conference

Atlantic Division

Montreal Canadiens — 103 points

Ottawa Senators — 98 points

Boston Bruins — 95 points

Metropolitan Division

Washington Capitals — 118 points

Pittsburgh Penguins — 111 points

Columbus Blue Jackets — 108 points

Wild Card

New York Rangers — 102 points

Toronto Maple Leafs — 95 points

Western Conference

Central Division

Chicago Blackhawks — 109 points

Minnesota Wild — 106 points

St. Louis Blues — 99 points

Pacific Division

Anaheim Ducks — 105 points

Edmonton Oilers — 103 points

San Jose Sharks — 99 points

Wild Card

Calgary Flames — 94 points

Nashville Predators — 94 points

Stanley Cup playoffs bracket

You can find the full live bracket at our SB Nation NHL playoff guide right here!

via NHL.com

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The Adult Hockey Ringer Phenomenon

In the world of adult hockey, there exists a special breed of player known as a hockey ringer. These individuals possess an innate talent for the sport that sets them apart from their peers. They have a natural ability to read the game, anticipate plays, and make split-second decisions that leave their opponents in awe. Leverage your skills and make some cash today! Read the full article

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NHL playoffs 2017: Bracket, schedule, scores and more

The 2017 Stanley Cup playoffs are now in the second round.

Hope you like overtime!

The 2017 Stanley Cup playoffs have set a record with 18 first-round games ending with #FREEHOCKEY, as the kids call it. So far the NHL silly season is as thrilling and as tight as ever, and we haven’t even started the second round!

The Nashville Predators shocked the Chicago Blackhawks, sweeping the perennial Cup contenders out of the postseason for the first time since 1993. The defending champion Penguins needed just five games to dispatch the Columbus Blue Jackets, and will face the Washington Capitals in the second round.

The Anaheim Ducks took care of the Calgary Flames in four games as well.

We’ve still got months of this left. Praise to the Hockey Gods.

Second-round schedule

All times ET.

Eastern Conference

No. 2 Senators vs. WC Rangers

Game 1 - Thu., Apr. 27: Ottawa 2, New York 1 Game 2 - Sat., Apr. 29: New York at Ottawa, 3 p.m. Game 3 - Tues., May 2: Ottawa at New York, 7 p.m. Game 4 - Thu., May 4: Ottawa at New York, 7:30 p.m. Game 5 - Sat., May 6: New York at Ottawa, TBD Game 6 - Tues., May 9: Ottawa at New York, TBD Game 7 - Thu., May 11: New York at Ottawa, TBD

No. 1 Capitals vs. No. 2 Penguins

Game 1 - Thu., Apr. 27: Pittsburgh 3, Washington 2 Game 2 - Sat., Apr. 29: Pittsburgh at Washington, 8 p.m. Game 3 - Mon., May 1: Washington at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m. Game 4 - Wed., May 3: Washington at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m. Game 5 - Sat., May 6: Pittsburgh at Washington, TBD Game 6 - Mon., May 8: Washington at Pittsburgh, TBD Game 7 - Wed., May 10: Pittsburgh at Washington, TBD

Western Conference

No. 3 Blues vs. WC 2 Predators

Game 1 - Wed., Apr. 26: Nashville 4, St. Louis 3 Game 2 - Fri., Apr. 28: Nashville 1, St. Louis 1 (Mid 2nd) Game 3 - Sun., Apr. 30: St. Louis at Nashville, 3 p.m. Game 4 - Tues., May 2: St. Louis at Nashville, 9:30 p.m. Game 5 - Fri., May 5: Nashville at St. Louis, TBD Game 6 - Sun., May 7: St. Louis at Nashville, TBD Game 7 - Tues., May 9: Nashville at St. Louis, TBD

No. 1 Ducks vs. No. 2 Oilers

Game 1 - Wed., Apr. 26: Edmonton 5, Anaheim 3 Game 2 - Fri., Apr. 28: Edmonton at Anaheim, 10:30 p.m. Game 3 - Sun., Apr. 30: Anaheim at Edmonton, 7 p.m. Game 4 - Wed., May 3: Anaheim at Edmonton, 10 p.m. Game 5 - Fri., May 5: Edmonton at Anaheim, TBD Game 6 - Sun., May 7: Anaheim at Edmonton, TBD Game 7 - Wed., May 10: Edmonton at Anaheim, TBD

First-round schedule

All times ET.

Eastern Conference

No. 2 Senators vs. No. 3 Bruins

Game 1 - Wed., Apr. 12: Boston 2, Ottawa 1 Game 2 - Sat., Apr. 15: Ottawa 4, Boston 3 (OT) Game 3 - Mon., Apr. 17: Ottawa 4, Boston 3 (OT) Game 4 - Wed., Apr. 19: Ottawa 1, Boston 0 Game 5 - Fri., Apr. 21: Boston 3, Ottawa 2 (2OT) Game 6 - Sun., Apr. 23: Ottawa 3, Boston 2 (OT)

No. 1 Canadiens vs. WC Rangers

Game 1 - Wed., Apr. 12: New York 2, Montreal 0 Game 2 - Fri., Apr. 14: Montreal 4, New York 3 (OT) Game 3 - Sun., Apr. 16: Montreal 3, New York 1 Game 4 - Tues., Apr. 18: New York 2, Montreal 1 Game 5 - Thu., Apr: 20: New York 3, Montreal 2 (OT) Game 6 - Sat., Apr. 22: New York 3, Montreal 1

No. 2 Penguins vs. No. 3 Blue Jackets

Game 1 - Wed., Apr. 12: Pittsburgh 3, Columbus 1 Game 2 - Fri., Apr. 14: Pittsburgh 4, Columbus 1 Game 3 - Sun., Apr. 16: Pittsburgh 5, Columbus 4 (OT) Game 4 - Tues., Apr. 18: Columbus 5, Pittsburgh 4 Game 5 - Thu., Apr. 20: Pittsburgh 5, Columbus 2

No. 1 Capitals vs. WC 2 Maple Leafs

Game 1 - Thu., Apr. 13: Washington 3, Toronto 2 (OT) Game 2 - Sat., Apr. 15: Toronto 4, Washington 3 (2OT) Game 3 - Mon. Apr. 17: Toronto 4, Washington 3 (OT) Game 4 - Wed., Apr. 19: Washington 5, Toronto 4 Game 5 - Fri., Apr. 21: Washington 2, Toronto 1 (OT) Game 6 - Sun., Apr. 23: Washington 2, Toronto 1 (OT)

Western Conference

No. 2 Wild vs. No. 3 Blues

Game 1 - Wed., Apr. 12: St. Louis 2, Minnesota 1 (OT) Game 2 - Fri., Apr. 14: St. Louis 2, Minnesota 1 Game 3 - Sun., Apr. 16: St. Louis 3, Minnesota 1 Game 4 - Wed., Apr. 19: Minnesota 2, St. Louis 0 Game 5 - Sat., Apr. 22: St. Louis 4, Minnesota 3

No. 2 Oilers vs. No. 3 Sharks

Game 1 - Wed., Apr. 12: San Jose 3, Edmonton 2 (OT) Game 2 - Fri., Apr. 14: Edmonton 2, San Jose 0 Game 3 - Sun., Apr. 16: Edmonton 1, San Jose 0 Game 4 - Tues., Apr. 18: San Jose 7, Edmonton 0 Game 5 - Thu., Apr. 20: Edmonton 4, San Jose 3 (OT) Game 6 - Sat., Apr. 22: Edmonton 3, San Jose 1

No. 1 Blackhawks vs. WC 2 Predators

Game 1 - Thu., Apr. 13: Nashville 1, Chicago 0 Game 2 - Sat., Apr. 15: Nashville 5, Chicago 0 Game 3 - Mon., Apr. 17: Nashville 3, Chicago 2 (OT) Game 4 - Thu., Apr. 20: Nashville 4, Chicago 1

No. 1 Ducks vs. WC Flames

Game 1 - Thu., Apr. 13: Anaheim 3, Calgary 2 Game 2 - Sat., Apr. 15: Anaheim 3, Calgary 2 Game 3 - Mon., Apr. 17: Anaheim 5, Calgary 4 (OT) Game 4 - Wed., Apr. 19: Anaheim 3, Calgary 1

NHL playoffs format

The top three teams in each division — Atlantic, Metropolitan, Central, Pacific — earned automatic postseason berths, while the final four spots were given to two wild card teams in each conference based on point totals. The top seeds in both conferences play against the lowest wild card teams in the first round, and the other division winners face off against the other wild card qualifiers.

Otherwise, the matchups aren't based on conference standings — rather, the second and third seeds in each division square off. From there, whomever emerges from the series involving division champions take on the winners of the series involving the second and third seeds, in what is known as the conference semifinals. The winners advance to the Conference Finals, and then the Stanley Cup Final.

Each series is best-of-seven, played in a 2-2-1-1-1 format.

Stanley Cup playoff teams

Eastern Conference

Atlantic Division

Montreal Canadiens — 103 points

Ottawa Senators — 98 points

Boston Bruins — 95 points

Metropolitan Division

Washington Capitals — 118 points

Pittsburgh Penguins — 111 points

Columbus Blue Jackets — 108 points

Wild Card

New York Rangers — 102 points

Toronto Maple Leafs — 95 points

Western Conference

Central Division

Chicago Blackhawks — 109 points

Minnesota Wild — 106 points

St. Louis Blues — 99 points

Pacific Division

Anaheim Ducks — 105 points

Edmonton Oilers — 103 points

San Jose Sharks — 99 points

Wild Card

Calgary Flames — 94 points

Nashville Predators — 94 points

Stanley Cup playoffs bracket

You can find the full live bracket at our SB Nation NHL playoff guide right here!

via NHL.com

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How to Play Free Hockey as an Adult

Adult hockey is extremely popular with many hockey leagues and programs specifically designed for adult athletes. There are many benefits to playing adult hockey, however, there is one major drawback, the cost. Check out 10 Great Tips to Enjoying Free Hockey as an Adult. Read the full article

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NHL playoffs 2017: Bracket, schedule, scores and more

The 2017 Stanley Cup playoffs are now in the second round.

Hope you like overtime!

The 2017 Stanley Cup playoffs have set a record with 18 first-round games ending with #FREEHOCKEY, as the kids call it. So far the NHL silly season is as thrilling and as tight as ever, and we haven’t even started the second round!

The Nashville Predators shocked the Chicago Blackhawks, sweeping the perennial Cup contenders out of the postseason for the first time since 1993. The defending champion Penguins needed just five games to dispatch the Columbus Blue Jackets, and will face the Washington Capitals in the second round.

The Anaheim Ducks took care of the Calgary Flames in four games as well.

We’ve still got months of this left. Praise to the Hockey Gods.

Second-round schedule

All times ET.

Eastern Conference

No. 2 Senators vs. WC Rangers

Game 1 - Thu., Apr. 27: Ottawa 2, New York 1 Game 2 - Sat., Apr. 29: New York at Ottawa, 3 p.m. Game 3 - Tues., May 2: Ottawa at New York, 7 p.m. Game 4 - Thu., May 4: Ottawa at New York, 7:30 p.m. Game 5 - Sat., May 6: New York at Ottawa, TBD Game 6 - Tues., May 9: Ottawa at New York, TBD Game 7 - Thu., May 11: New York at Ottawa, TBD

No. 1 Capitals vs. No. 2 Penguins

Game 1 - Thu., Apr. 27: Pittsburgh at Washington, 7:30 p.m. Game 2 - Sat., Apr. 29: Pittsburgh at Washington, 8 p.m. Game 3 - Mon., May 1: Washington at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m. Game 4 - Wed., May 3: Washington at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m. Game 5 - Sat., May 6: Pittsburgh at Washington, TBD Game 6 - Mon., May 8: Washington at Pittsburgh, TBD Game 7 - Wed., May 10: Pittsburgh at Washington, TBD

Western Conference

No. 3 Blues vs. WC 2 Predators

Game 1 - Wed., Apr. 26: Nashville 4, St. Louis 3 Game 2 - Fri., Apr. 28: Nashville at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Game 3 - Sun., Apr. 30: St. Louis at Nashville, 3 p.m. Game 4 - Tues., May 2: St. Louis at Nashville, 9:30 p.m. Game 5 - Fri., May 5: Nashville at St. Louis, TBD Game 6 - Sun., May 7: St. Louis at Nashville, TBD Game 7 - Tues., May 9: Nashville at St. Louis, TBD

No. 1 Ducks vs. No. 2 Oilers

Game 1 - Wed., Apr. 26: Edmonton 5, Anaheim 3 Game 2 - Fri., Apr. 28: Edmonton at Anaheim, 10:30 p.m. Game 3 - Sun., Apr. 30: Anaheim at Edmonton, 7 p.m. Game 4 - Wed., May 3: Anaheim at Edmonton, 10 p.m. Game 5 - Fri., May 5: Edmonton at Anaheim, TBD Game 6 - Sun., May 7: Anaheim at Edmonton, TBD Game 7 - Wed., May 10: Edmonton at Anaheim, TBD

First-round schedule

All times ET.

Eastern Conference

No. 2 Senators vs. No. 3 Bruins

Game 1 - Wed., Apr. 12: Boston 2, Ottawa 1 Game 2 - Sat., Apr. 15: Ottawa 4, Boston 3 (OT) Game 3 - Mon., Apr. 17: Ottawa 4, Boston 3 (OT) Game 4 - Wed., Apr. 19: Ottawa 1, Boston 0 Game 5 - Fri., Apr. 21: Boston 3, Ottawa 2 (2OT) Game 6 - Sun., Apr. 23: Ottawa 3, Boston 2 (OT)

No. 1 Canadiens vs. WC Rangers

Game 1 - Wed., Apr. 12: New York 2, Montreal 0 Game 2 - Fri., Apr. 14: Montreal 4, New York 3 (OT) Game 3 - Sun., Apr. 16: Montreal 3, New York 1 Game 4 - Tues., Apr. 18: New York 2, Montreal 1 Game 5 - Thu., Apr: 20: New York 3, Montreal 2 (OT) Game 6 - Sat., Apr. 22: New York 3, Montreal 1

No. 2 Penguins vs. No. 3 Blue Jackets

Game 1 - Wed., Apr. 12: Pittsburgh 3, Columbus 1 Game 2 - Fri., Apr. 14: Pittsburgh 4, Columbus 1 Game 3 - Sun., Apr. 16: Pittsburgh 5, Columbus 4 (OT) Game 4 - Tues., Apr. 18: Columbus 5, Pittsburgh 4 Game 5 - Thu., Apr. 20: Pittsburgh 5, Columbus 2

No. 1 Capitals vs. WC 2 Maple Leafs

Game 1 - Thu., Apr. 13: Washington 3, Toronto 2 (OT) Game 2 - Sat., Apr. 15: Toronto 4, Washington 3 (2OT) Game 3 - Mon. Apr. 17: Toronto 4, Washington 3 (OT) Game 4 - Wed., Apr. 19: Washington 5, Toronto 4 Game 5 - Fri., Apr. 21: Washington 2, Toronto 1 (OT) Game 6 - Sun., Apr. 23: Washington 2, Toronto 1 (OT)

Western Conference

No. 2 Wild vs. No. 3 Blues

Game 1 - Wed., Apr. 12: St. Louis 2, Minnesota 1 (OT) Game 2 - Fri., Apr. 14: St. Louis 2, Minnesota 1 Game 3 - Sun., Apr. 16: St. Louis 3, Minnesota 1 Game 4 - Wed., Apr. 19: Minnesota 2, St. Louis 0 Game 5 - Sat., Apr. 22: St. Louis 4, Minnesota 3

No. 2 Oilers vs. No. 3 Sharks

Game 1 - Wed., Apr. 12: San Jose 3, Edmonton 2 (OT) Game 2 - Fri., Apr. 14: Edmonton 2, San Jose 0 Game 3 - Sun., Apr. 16: Edmonton 1, San Jose 0 Game 4 - Tues., Apr. 18: San Jose 7, Edmonton 0 Game 5 - Thu., Apr. 20: Edmonton 4, San Jose 3 (OT) Game 6 - Sat., Apr. 22: Edmonton 3, San Jose 1

No. 1 Blackhawks vs. WC 2 Predators

Game 1 - Thu., Apr. 13: Nashville 1, Chicago 0 Game 2 - Sat., Apr. 15: Nashville 5, Chicago 0 Game 3 - Mon., Apr. 17: Nashville 3, Chicago 2 (OT) Game 4 - Thu., Apr. 20: Nashville 4, Chicago 1

No. 1 Ducks vs. WC Flames

Game 1 - Thu., Apr. 13: Anaheim 3, Calgary 2 Game 2 - Sat., Apr. 15: Anaheim 3, Calgary 2 Game 3 - Mon., Apr. 17: Anaheim 5, Calgary 4 (OT) Game 4 - Wed., Apr. 19: Anaheim 3, Calgary 1

NHL playoffs format

The top three teams in each division — Atlantic, Metropolitan, Central, Pacific — earned automatic postseason berths, while the final four spots were given to two wild card teams in each conference based on point totals. The top seeds in both conferences play against the lowest wild card teams in the first round, and the other division winners face off against the other wild card qualifiers.

Otherwise, the matchups aren't based on conference standings — rather, the second and third seeds in each division square off. From there, whomever emerges from the series involving division champions take on the winners of the series involving the second and third seeds, in what is known as the conference semifinals. The winners advance to the Conference Finals, and then the Stanley Cup Final.

Each series is best-of-seven, played in a 2-2-1-1-1 format.

Stanley Cup playoff teams

Eastern Conference

Atlantic Division

Montreal Canadiens — 103 points

Ottawa Senators — 98 points

Boston Bruins — 95 points

Metropolitan Division

Washington Capitals — 118 points

Pittsburgh Penguins — 111 points

Columbus Blue Jackets — 108 points

Wild Card

New York Rangers — 102 points

Toronto Maple Leafs — 95 points

Western Conference

Central Division

Chicago Blackhawks — 109 points

Minnesota Wild — 106 points

St. Louis Blues — 99 points

Pacific Division

Anaheim Ducks — 105 points

Edmonton Oilers — 103 points

San Jose Sharks — 99 points

Wild Card

Calgary Flames — 94 points

Nashville Predators — 94 points

Stanley Cup playoffs bracket

You can find the full live bracket at our SB Nation NHL playoff guide right here!

via NHL.com

[junker-town]

NHL playoffs 2017: Schedule, live scores, and bracket

The 2017 Stanley Cup playoffs are now in the second round.

Hope you like overtime!

The 2017 Stanley Cup playoffs have set a record with 18 first-round games ending with #FREEHOCKEY, as the kids call it. So far the NHL silly season is as thrilling and as tight as ever, and we haven’t even started the second round!

The Nashville Predators shocked the Chicago Blackhawks, sweeping the perennial Cup contenders out of the postseason for the first time since 1993. The defending champion Penguins needed just five games to dispatch the Columbus Blue Jackets, and will face the Washington Capitals in the second round.

The Anaheim Ducks took care of the Calgary Flames in four games as well.

We’ve still got months of this left. Praise to the Hockey Gods.

The format

The top three teams in each division — Atlantic, Metropolitan, Central, Pacific — earned automatic postseason berths, while the final four spots were given to two wild card teams in each conference based on point totals. The top seeds in both conferences play against the lowest wild card teams in the first round, and the other division winners face off against the other wild card qualifiers. Otherwise, the matchups aren't based on conference standings — rather, the second and third seeds in each division square off. From there, whomever emerges from the series involving division champions take on the winners of the series involving the second and third seeds, in what is known as the conference semifinals. The winners advance to the Conference Finals, and then the Stanley Cup Final.

Each series is best-of-seven, played in a 2-2-1-1-1 format.

The teams

Eastern Conference

Atlantic Division

1. Montreal Canadiens — 103 points

2. Ottawa Senators — 98 points

3. Boston Bruins — 95 points

Metropolitan Division

1. Washington Capitals — 118 points

2. Pittsburgh Penguins — 111 points

3. Columbus Blue Jackets — 108 points

Wild Card

1. New York Rangers — 102 points

2. Toronto Maple Leafs — 95 points

Western Conference

Central Division

1. Chicago Blackhawks — 109 points

2. Minnesota Wild — 106 points

3. St. Louis Blues — 99 points

Pacific Division

1. Anaheim Ducks — 105 points

2. Edmonton Oilers — 103 points

3. San Jose Sharks — 99 points

Wild Card

1. Calgary Flames — 94 points

2. Nashville Predators — 94 points

Bracket

You can find the full live bracket at our SB Nation NHL playoff guide right here!

Schedule and results

All times Eastern

*if necessary

Second round

Wednesday, April 26

Western Conference semifinals

Game 1: Nashville Predators at St. Louis Blues, 8 p.m. (NBCSN) Game 1: Edmonton Oilers at Anaheim Ducks, 10:30 p.m. (NBCSN)

Thursday, April 27

Eastern Conference semifinals

Game 1: New York Rangers at Ottawa Senators, 7 p.m. (CNBC) Game 1: Pittsburgh Penguins at Washington Capitals, 7:30 p.m. (NBCSN)

Friday, April 28

Western Conference semifinals

Game 2: Nashville Predators at St. Louis Blues, 8 p.m. (NBCSN) Game 2: Edmonton Oilers at Anaheim Ducks, 10:30 p.m. (NBCSN)

Saturday, April 29

Eastern Conference semifinals

Game 2: New York Rangers at Ottawa Senators, 3 p.m. (NBC) Game 2: Pittsburgh Penguins at Washington Capitals, 8 p.m. (NBC)

Sunday, April 30

Western Conference semifinals

Game 3: St. Louis Blues at Nashville Predators, 3 p.m. (NBC) Game 3: Anaheim Ducks at Edmonton Oilers, 7 p.m. (NBCSN)

Monday, May 1

Eastern Conference semifinals

Game 3: Washington Capitals at Pittsburgh Penguins, 7:30 p.m. (NBCSN)

Tuesday, May 2

Eastern Conference semifinals

Game 3: Ottawa Senators at New York Rangers, 7 p.m. (NBCSN)

Western Conference semifinals

Game 4: St. Louis Blues at Nashville Predators, 9:30 p.m. (NBCSN)

Wednesday, May 3

Eastern Conference semifinals

Game 4: Washington Capitals at Pittsburgh Penguins, 7:30 p.m. (NBCSN)

Western Conference semifinals

Game 4: Anaheim Ducks at Edmonton Oilers, 10 p.m. (NBCSN)

Thursday, May 4

Eastern Conference semifinals

Game 4: Ottawa Senators at New York Rangers, 7:30 p.m. (NBCSN)

Friday, May 5

Western Conference semifinals

Game 5*: Nashville Predators at St. Louis Blues, TBD Game 5*: Edmonton Oilers at Anaheim Ducks, TBD

Saturday, May 6

Eastern Conference semifinals

Game 5*: New York Rangers at Ottawa Senators, TBD Game 5*: Pittsburgh Penguins at Washington Capitals, TBD

Sunday, May 7

Western Conference semifinals

Game 6*: St. Louis Blues at Nashville Predators, TBD Game 6*: Anaheim Ducks at Edmonton Oilers, TBD

Monday, May 8

Eastern Conference semifinals

Game 6*: Washington Capitals at Pittsburgh Penguins, TBD

Tuesday, May 9

Eastern Conference semifinals

Game 6*: Ottawa Senators at New York Rangers, TBD

Western Conference semifinals

Game 7*: Nashville Predators at St. Louis Blues, TBD

Wednesday, May 10

Eastern Conference semifinals

Game 7*: Pittsburgh Penguins at Washington Capitals, TBD

Western Conference semifinals

Game 7*: Edmonton Oilers at Anaheim Ducks, TBD

Wednesday, May 11

Eastern Conference semifinals

Game 7*: New York Rangers at Ottawa Senators, TBD

First Round

Wednesday, April 12

Eastern Conference quarterfinals

Game 1: Boston Bruins 2, Ottawa Senators 1 Game 1: NY Rangers 2, Montreal Canadiens 0

Game 1: Pittsburgh Penguins 3, Columbus Blue Jackets 1

Western Conference quarterfinals

Game 1: St. Louis Blues 2, Minnesota Wild 1 (OT) Game 1: San Jose Sharks 3, Edmonton Oilers 2 (OT)

Thursday, April 13

Eastern Conference quarterfinals

Game 1: Washington Capitals 3, Toronto Maple Leafs 2 (OT)

Western Conference quarterfinals

Game 1: Nashville Predators 1, Chicago Blackhawks 0 Game 1: Anaheim Ducks 3, Calgary Flames 2

Friday, April 14

Eastern Conference quarterfinals

Game 2: Montreal Canadiens 4, New York Rangers 3 (OT) Game 2: Pittsburgh Penguins 4, Columbus Blue Jackets 1

Western Conference quarterfinals

Game 2: St. Louis Blues 2, Minnesota Wild 1 Game 2: Edmonton Oilers 2, San Jose Sharks 0

Saturday, April 15

Eastern Conference quarterfinals

Game 2: Ottawa Senators 4, Boston Bruins 3 (OT) Game 2: Toronto Maple Leafs 4, Washington Capitals 3 (2 OT)

Western Conference quarterfinals

Game 2: Nashville Predators 5, Chicago Blackhawks 0 Game 2: Anaheim Ducks 3, Calgary Flames 2

Sunday, April 16

Western Conference quarterfinals

Game 3: Blues 3, Wild 1

Eastern Conference quarterfinals

Game 3: Pittsburgh Penguins 5, Columbus Blue Jackets 4 (OT)

Eastern Conference quarterfinals

Game 3: Montreal Canadiens 3, New York Rangers 1

Western Conference quarterfinals

Game 3: Edmonton Oilers 1, San Jose Sharks 0

Monday, April 17

Eastern Conference quarterfinals

Game 3: Ottawa Senators 4, Boston Bruins 3 (OT) Game 3: Toronto Maple Leafs 4, Washington Capitals 3 (OT)

Western Conference quarterfinals

Game 3: Nashville Predators 3, Chicago Blackhawks 2 (OT) Game 3: Anaheim Ducks 5, Calgary Flames 4 (OT)

Tuesday, April 18

Eastern Conference quarterfinals Game 4: Montreal Canadiens 1, New York Rangers 2 Game 4: Pittsburgh Penguins 4, Columbus Blue Jackets 5

Western Conference quarterfinals

Game 4: Edmonton Oilers 0, San Jose Sharks 7

Wednesday, April 19

Eastern Conference quarterfinals

Game 4: Washington Capitals 5, Toronto Maple Leafs 4 Game 4: Ottawa Senators 1, Boston Bruins 0

Western Conference quarterfinals

Game 4: Minnesota Wild 2, St. Louis Blues 0 Game 4: Anaheim Ducks 3, Calgary Flames 1

Thursday, April 20

Eastern Conference quarterfinals

Game 5: New York Rangers 3, Montreal Canadiens 2 (OT) Game 5: Pittsburgh Penguins 5, Columbus Blue Jackets 2

Western Conference quarterfinals

Game 4: Nashville Predators 4, Chicago Blackhawks 1 Game 5: Edmonton Oilers 4, San Jose Sharks 3 (OT)

Friday, April 21

Eastern Conference quarterfinals

Game 5: Toronto Maple Leafs 1, Washington Capitals 2 (OT) Game 5: Boston Bruins 3, Ottawa Senators 2 (2OT)

Saturday, April 22

Eastern Conference quarterfinals

Game 6: New York Rangers 3, Montreal Canadiens 1

Western Conference quarterfinals

Game 5: St. Louis Blues 4, Minnesota Wild 3 Game 6: Edmonton Oilers 3, San Jose Sharks 1

Sunday, April 23

Eastern Conference quarterfinals

Game 6: Ottawa Senators 3, Boston Bruins 2 (OT) Game 6: Washington Capitals 2, Toronto Maple Leafs 1 (OT)