NHL News 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs Schedule: First Round Mark Easson 04/14/2014 0 Min Read SHARE The first round of the Eastern Conference gets underway on Wednesday April 16th with games in Tampa Bay and Pittsburgh. The first round of the Western Conference gets underway on Wednesday April 16th with the Ducks hosting the Stars. Total 0 Shares Share 0 Tweet 0 Pin it 0 Share 0 2025-26 Critical Dates Apr. 16: Regular Season Ends Apr. 18: Stanley Cup Playoffs begin May 5th?: 2026 NHL Draft Lottery June 21: Last possible day for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs June 26-27: 2026 NHL Draft July 1: Free agency begins (12 p.m. ET) NHL Rumors to your inbox. Leave this field empty if you're human:
