Montreal Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovsky (20) celebrates with teammates including forward Cole Caufield (13) after scoring a goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images
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The odds of winning the draft lottery as of April 15th
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Eastern Conference matchups are finalized
First round matchup – Buffalo Sabres vs Boston Bruins – Image from theScoreFirst round matchup – Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens – Image from theScore
First round matchup – Carolina Hurricanes vs Ottawa Senators – Image from theScoreFirst round matchup – Pittsburgh Penguins vs Philadelphia Flyers – Image from theScore
Western Conference matchups as of April 15th
First round matchup – Colorado Avalanche vs Los Angeles Kings – Image from theScoreFirst round matchup – Dallas Stars vs Minnesota Wild – Image from theScore
First round matchup – Vegas Golden Knights vs Utah Mammoth – Image from theScoreFirst round matchup – Edmonton Oilers vs Anaheim Ducks – Image from theScore
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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)
