HOCKEY NEWS       POLLS       NHL STATS

TRENDING NOW


DAILY HOCKEY DOSE  |  NHL  |  STANLEY CUP

NHL officially changes the playoffs start date


PUBLICATION
Julien Trekker
March 27, 2024  (2:17 PM)
SHARE THIS STORY

Gary Bettman, commissioner of the NHL, in a press conference.
Photo credit: Gene J. Puskar/AP

Commissioner Gary Bettman and the NHL have officially changed the date for the start of the playoffs.

Previously scheduled to start on April 22nd, it was announced that it would rather start on the 20th.

Bettman and the NHL change the official date of the start of the playoffs

Must read on Daily Hockey Dose
Matthews and Nylander Share Thoughts on Marner Trade Rumours
Rick Tocchet confirms Thatcher Demko's status for game one
With less than a month remaining to the regular season, fans are eager to see what this year's playoffs has in store. The wait is almost over.
Gary Bettman officially decided to start the playoffs earlier than it was planned.
It was supposed to start on April 22nd, but now, we'll be able to see some playoff action as soon as the 20th.
"Sounds like the NHL will be moving the start date of the playoffs to Saturday April 20th. Originally was the 22nd."

Frank Seravalli shared the official schedule of the coming months:
"April 1-30: NHL celebrates Green Month.
- April 4-14: 2024 IIHF Women's World Championship (Utica, N.Y.)
- April 11-13: NCAA Men's Frozen Four (Xcel Energy Center; St. Paul, Minn.)
- Week of April 15: NHL Central Scouting Final Rankings released
- Thursday, April 18: Final day of the 2023-24 regular season.
- Saturday, April 20: 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs scheduled to begin.
- April 25-May 5: 2024 IIHF Under-18 Men's World Championship (Espoo and Vantaa, Finland)
- TBD: 2024 NHL Draft Lottery"

The coming months promise to be exciting for hockey fans all over the League. Make sure to stay tuned for stories related to these events!
Source: Markerzone: NHL makes last-minute change to this year's Stanley Cup playoffs
Previously on Daily Hockey Dose
Former Stanley Cup winner and Maple Leaf Paul Masnick passes away
Canucks GM reveals why they did not sign Phil Kessel
Darcy Tucker Reveals Why he left the Maple Leafs
POLL
27 MARS   |   229 ANSWERS
NHL officially changes the playoffs start date

Are you happy that the NHL changed the playoffs' start date?

Yes10746.7 %
No12253.3 %
LIST OF POLLS
Latest 10 stories
Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander falling to the ice after a shove from his teammate Nick RobertsonWilliam Nylander injured after shove from Nick Robertson goes wrong
Anthony Stolarz with the Florida Panthers.Anthony Stolarz reveals first amazing mask as goaltender of the Toronto Maple Leafs
Guillaume Brisebois with the Vancouver CanucksVancouver Canucks trim roster even further: two more players cut
Ryan Johansen, Nashville PredatorsFlyers face NHLPA grievance over Ryan Johansen's contract termination
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Max Pacioretty when he was captain of the Montreal Canadiens.Former Canadiens captain Max Pacioretty opens up on the rivalry with the Maple Leafs ahead of tonight's game
A view of the Delta Center set up for the Utah Hockey ClubThe Delta Center in Utah shows thousands of seats that have restricted view for NHL games
William Nylander of the Toronto Maple Leafs celebratesLeafs release tonight's preseason roster with one massive player missing
Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty being helped off the ice by teammates and trainers after suffering a lower leg injury.LA Kings defenseman Drew Doughty suffers a terrible injury to his leg forcing him to be helped off the ice
Blackhawks and Red Wings players in a scrum after a dirty hit by Dylan LarkinRed Wings captain Dylan Larkin to face supplementary discipline after vicious hit on Blackhawks prospect
Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander participating in a TSN Bardown trivia quiz.William Nylander takes an accidental shot at the Toronto Maple Leafs in a new clip going viral on social media
MORE STORIES




DAILYHOCKEYDOSE.COM
COPYRIGHT @2024 - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
TERMS  -  POLICIES  -  PRIVACY AND COOKIE SETTINGS