NHL playoff games today: Full TV schedule to watch 2020 Stanley Cup playoff games
by Jackie SpiegelIt all comes down to one round.The Stanley Cup playoffs are now down to the final two teams, the Dallas Stars and Tampa Bay Lightning, who will battle it out for the 2020 Stanley Cup.
The playoffs officially began on Aug. 11, and it's been a heart-thumping, speed-and-skill,action-packed time. Now we're just seven games (at the most) away from crowning a champion.
Here's everything to know about watching NHL playoff games in 2020, including a complete TV schedule with start times and channels for every series.
MORE: Watch NHL playoff games live with fuboTV (7-day free trial)
NHL playoff games today
Here's the full schedule of NHL playoff games for today:
Monday, Sept. 28
| Matchup | Time | TV channel |
| Game 6: Lightning vs. Stars | 8 p.m. ET | NBC, SN, CBC |
Check out SN's live scoreboard for stats and more.
How to watch NHL playoff games in USA, Canada
All NHL playoff games will be broadcast to national audiences in the United States and Canada. Depending on your TV provider, you'll be able to watch games on NBC, NBCSN, USA Network and the NHL Network.
In Canada, every game through the end of the final horn of the Stanley Cup Final will be broadcast on Sportsnet or one of its subsidiaries, Sportsnet 1 or Sportsnet 360. CBC will also carry the simulcast for games featuring Canadian franchises, plus a handful of other games.
In addition to TV, you'll be able to stream games on the NBC Sports app where available (cable subscription required) and the following streaming services:
MORE: Everything to know about the NHL's bubble cities
NHL live streams
Fans who want to take in games for the remainder of the year and are with or without the cord have several options. Bear in mind that blackout restrictions in local markets apply.
- fuboTV offers a free 7-day trial for new customers, and the streaming service carries every U.S. network that shows NHL postseason games. The monthly subscription price is $54.99.
- Hulu + Live TV is offering a free week for those who haven't had the service before, before a $54.99 monthly bill rings in. The package includes live sports.
- If you're in a market with an NBC Sports regional network, both Sling TV and fuboTV are viable options; they carry NBC Sports RSNs.
- The NBC Sports app is also an option, but keep in mind that out-of-market games will not be covered. Also, a cable subscription is required.
NHL playoff bracket 2020
NHL schedule 2020
The first round of the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs started Tuesday, Aug. 11 and ended Aug. 21. Round 2 will begin Aug. 22, followed by the conference finals, which are tentatively scheduled for Sept. 8 depending on the second-round outcomes.
The Stanley Cup Final is scheduled to begin Sept. 22 and be completed no later than Oct. 4.
Stanley Cup Final
Saturday, Sept. 19
| Matchup | Time | TV channel |
| Game 1: Stars vs. Lightning | 7:30 p.m. ET | NBC, SN, CBC |
Monday, Sept. 21
| Matchup | Time | TV channel |
| Game 2: Stars vs. Lightning | 8 p.m. ET | NBCSN, SN, CBC |
Wednesday, Sept. 23
| Matchup | Time | TV channel |
| Game 3: Lightning vs. Stars | 8 p.m. ET | NBCSN, SN, CBC |
Friday, Sept. 25
| Matchup | Time | TV channel |
| Game 4: Lightning vs. Stars | 8 p.m. ET | NBC, SN, CBC |
Saturday, Sept. 26
| Matchup | Time | TV channel |
| Game 5: Stars vs. Lightning | 8 p.m. ET | NBC, SN, CBC |
Monday, Sept. 28
| Matchup | Time | TV channel |
| Game 6: Lightning vs. Stars | 8 p.m. ET | NBC, SN, CBC |
Wednesday, Sept. 30
| Matchup | Time | TV channel |
| *Game 7: Stars vs. Lightning | 8 p.m. ET | NBC, SN, CBC |
Conference finals
Sunday, Sept. 6
| Matchup | Time | TV channel |
| Game 1: Stars vs. Golden Knights | 8 p.m. ET | NBC, SN, CBC |
Monday, Sept. 7
| Matchup | Time | TV channel |
| Game 1: Islanders vs. Lightning | 8 p.m. ET | NBCSN, SN, CBC |
Tuesday, Sept. 8
| Matchup | Time | TV channel |
| Game 2: Stars vs. Golden Knights | 8 p.m. ET | NBCSN, SN, CBC |
Wednesday, Sept. 9
| Matchup | Time | TV channel |
| Game 2: Islanders vs. Lightning | 8 p.m. ET | NBCSN, CBC |
Thursday, Sept. 10
| Matchup | Time | TV channel |
| Game 3: Stars vs. Golden Knights | 8 p.m. ET | NBCSN, SN, CBC |
Friday, Sept. 11
| Matchup | Time | TV channel |
| Game 3: Islanders vs. Lightning | 8 p.m. ET | USA, SN, CBC |
Saturday, Sept. 12
| Matchup | Time | TV channel |
| Game 4: Stars vs. Golden Knights | 8 p.m. ET | NBC, SN, CBC |
Sunday, Sept. 13
| Matchup | Time | TV channel |
| Game 4: Islanders vs. Lightning | 3 p.m. ET | NBC, SN, CBC |
Monday, Sept. 14
| Matchup | Time | TV channel |
| Game 5: Stars vs. Golden Knights | 8 p.m. ET | NBCSN, SN, CBC |
Tuesday, Sept. 15
| Matchup | Time | TV channel |
| Game 5: Islanders vs. Lightning | 8 p.m. ET | NBCSN, SN, CBC |
Wednesday, Sept. 16
No games.
Thursday, Sept. 17
| Matchup | Time | TV channel |
| Game 6: Islanders vs. Lightning | 8 p.m. ET | NBCSN, SN, CBC |
Round 2
Saturday, Aug. 22
| Matchup | Time | TV channel |
| Game 1: Avalanche vs. Stars | 8 p.m. ET | NBCSN, SN, CBC |
Sunday, Aug. 23
| Matchup | Time | TV channel |
| Game 1: Bruins vs. Lightning | 8 p.m. ET | NBC, SN |
| Game 1: Canucks vs. Golden Knights | 10:30 p.m. ET | NBCSN, SN, CBC |
Monday, Aug. 24
| Matchup | Time | TV channel |
| Game 1: Islanders vs. Flyers | 7 p.m. ET | NBCSN, SN, CBC |
| Game 2: Stars vs. Avalanche | 9:45 p.m. ET | NBCSN, SN |
Tuesday, Aug. 25
| Matchup | Time | TV channel |
| Game 2: Bruins vs. Lightning | 7 p.m. ET | NBCSN, SN, CBC |
| Game 2: Canucks vs. Golden Knights | 9:45 p.m. ET | NBCSN, SN, CBC |
Wednesday, Aug. 26
| Matchup | Time | TV channel |
| Game 2: Islanders vs. Flyers | 3 p.m. ET | NBCSN, SN |
| Game 3: Lightning vs. Bruins | 8 p.m. ET | NBCSN, SN, CBC |
| Game 3: Avalanche vs. Stars | 10:30 p.m. ET | NBCSN, SN |
Thursday, Aug. 27
All games have been postponed
MORE: NHL players will not play Thursday, Friday: 'Some things are bigger than sports'
Friday, Aug. 28
All games have been postponed
MORE: NHL players unite, take a stand: 'Hate their guts on the ice, but I couldn't be more proud'
Saturday, Aug. 29
| Matchup | Time | TV channel |
| Game 4: Lightning vs. Bruins | 12 p.m. ET | NBC, SN |
| Game 3: Flyers vs. Islanders | 7 p.m. ET | NBCSN, SN, CBC |
| Game 3: Golden Knights vs. Canucks | 9:45 p.m. ET | NBCSN, SN, CBC |
Sunday, Aug. 30
| Matchup | Time | TV channel |
| Game 4: Stars vs. Avalanche | 6 p.m. ET | NBCSN, SN1, SN360 |
| Game 4: Flyers vs. Islanders | 8 p.m. ET | NBC, SN, CBC |
| Game 4: Golden Knights vs. Canucks | 10:30 p.m. ET | NBCSN, SN, CBC |
Monday, Aug. 31
| Matchup | Time | TV channel |
| Game 5: Bruins vs. Lightning | 7 p.m. ET | NBCSN, SN |
| Game 5: Stars vs. Avalanche | 9:45 p.m. ET | NBCSN, SN |
Tuesday, Sept. 1
| Matchup | Time | TV channel |
| Game 5: Islanders vs. Flyers | 7 p.m. ET | NBCSN, CBC |
| Game 5: Golden Knights vs. Canucks | 9:45 p.m. ET | NBCSN, SN, CBC |
Wednesday, Sept. 2
| Matchup | Time | TV channel |
| Game 6: Stars vs. Avalanche | 8 p.m. ET | NBCSN, SN, CBC |
Thursday, Sept. 3
| Matchup | Time | TV channel |
| Game 6: Islanders vs. Flyers | 7 p.m. ET | NBCSN, SN, CBC |
| Game 6: Golden Knights vs. Canucks | 9:45 p.m. ET | NBCSN, SN, CBC |
Friday, Sept. 4
| Matchup | Time | TV channel |
| Game 7: Stars vs. Avalanche | 4 p.m. ET | USA, SN |
| Game 7: Canucks vs. Golden Knights | 9 p.m. ET | NBCSN, SN, CBC |
Saturday, Sept. 5
| Matchup | Time | TV channel |
| Game 7: Islanders vs. Flyers | 7:30 p.m. ET | NBC, CBC |
* If necessary.
Round 1
Tuesday, Aug. 11
| Matchup | Time | TV channel |
| Game 1: Blue Jackets vs. Lightning | 3 p.m. ET | NBCSN, SN |
| Game 1: Flames vs. Stars | 5:30 p.m. ET | NBCSN, SN |
| Game 1: Blackhawks vs. Golden Knights | 10:30 p.m. ET | NBCSN, SN |
Wednesday, Aug. 12
| Matchup | Time | TV channel |
| Game 1: Hurricanes vs. Bruins | 11 a.m. ET | NBCSN, SN |
| Game 1: Islanders vs. Capitals | 3 p.m. ET | NBCSN, SN |
| Game 1: Coyotes vs. Avalanche | 5:30 p.m. ET | NBCSN, SN |
| Game 1: Canadiens vs. Flyers | 8 p.m. ET | NBCSN, SN, CBC |
| Game 1: Canucks vs. Blues | 10:30 p.m. ET | NBCSN, SN, CBC |
Thursday, Aug. 13
| Matchup | Time | TV channel |
| Game 2: Blue Jackets vs. Lightning | 3 p.m. ET | NBCSN, SN |
| Game 2: Blackhawks vs. Golden Knights | 5:30 p.m. ET | NBCSN, SN360 |
| Game 2: Hurricanes vs. Bruins | 8 p.m. ET | NBCSN, SN, CBC |
| Game 2: Flames vs. Stars | 10:30 p.m. ET | NBCSN, SN, CBC |
Friday, Aug. 14
| Matchup | Time | TV channel |
| Game 2: Coyotes vs. Avalanche | 2 p.m. ET | NHLN, SN, CBC |
| Game 2: Canadiens vs. Flyers | 3 p.m. ET | NBCSN, SN, CBC |
| Game 2: Canucks vs. Blues | 6:30 p.m. ET | NHLN, SN |
| Game 2: Islanders vs. Capitals | 8 p.m. ET | NBCSN, FX-CA |
| Game 3: Stars vs. Flames | 10:30 p.m. ET | NBCSN, SN, CBC |
Saturday, Aug. 15
| Matchup | Time | TV channel |
| Game 3: Bruins vs. Hurricanes | Noon ET | NBC, SN |
| Game 3: Avalanche vs. Coyotes | 3 p.m. ET | CNBC, SN360 |
| Game 3: Lightning vs. Blue Jackets | 7:30 p.m. ET | NBCSN, SN360 |
| Game 3: Golden Knights vs. Blackhawks | 8 p.m. ET | NBC, SN, CBC |
Sunday, Aug. 16
| Matchup | Time | TV channel |
| Game 3: Capitals vs. Islanders | Noon ET | USA, SN360 |
| Game 4: Stars vs. Flames | 2 p.m. ET | CNBC, SN, CBC |
| Game 4: Golden Knights vs. Blackhawks | 6:30 p.m. ET | NBCSN, SN1 |
| Game 3: Flyers vs. Canadiens | 8 p.m. ET | NBC, SN, CBC |
| Game 3: Blues vs. Canucks | 10:30 p.m. ET | NBCSN, SN |
Monday, Aug. 17
| Matchup | Time | TV channel |
| Game 4: Lightning vs. Blue Jackets | 3 p.m. ET | NBCSN, SN |
| Game 4: Avalanche vs. Coyotes | 5:30 p.m. ET | NBCSN, FX-CA |
| Game 4: Bruins vs. Hurricanes | 8 p.m. ET | NBCSN, SN, CBC |
| Game 4: Blues vs. Canucks | 10:30 p.m. ET | NBCSN, SN, CBC |
Tuesday, Aug. 18
| Matchup | Time | TV channel |
| Game 4: Flyers vs. Canadiens | 3 p.m. ET | NBCSN, SN, CBC |
| Game 5: Flames vs. Stars | 5:30 p.m. ET | NBCSN, SN, CBC |
| Game 4: Capitals vs. Islanders | 8 p.m. ET | NBCSN, SN |
| Game 5: Blackhawks vs. Golden Knights | 10:30 p.m. ET | NBCSN, SN |
Wednesday, Aug. 19
| Matchup | Time | TV channel |
| Game 5: Blue Jackets vs. Lightning | 12 p.m. ET | NBCSN, SN |
| Game 5: Hurricanes vs. Bruins | 4 p.m. ET | NBCSN, SN |
| Game 5: Coyotes vs. Avalanche | 5:30 p.m. ET | NHLN, NBCSN, SN360 |
| Game 5: Canadiens vs. Flyers | 8 p.m. ET | NBCSN, SN, CBC |
| Game 5: Canucks vs. Blues | 10:30 p.m. ET | NBCSN, SN, CBC |
Thursday, Aug. 20
| Matchup | Time | TV channel |
| Game 5: Islanders vs. Capitals | 8 p.m. ET | NBCSN, SN, CBC |
| Game 6: Stars vs. Flames | 10:30 p.m ET | NBCSN, SN, CBC, SN360 |
Friday, Aug. 21
| Matchup | Time | TV channel |
| Game 6: Flyers vs. Canadiens | 7 p.m. ET | NBCSN, SN, CBC |
| Game 6: Blues vs. Canucks | 9:45 p.m. ET | NBCSN, SN, CBC |
Joe Rivera contributed to this article.