If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. The NHL Playoffs are here, with the first games of round one set for Saturday, April 18. The playoffs are played over four rounds, with each consisting of a best-of-seven series. The Florida Panthers, who appeared in the last three Stanley Cups, winning in 2024 and 2025, were knocked out of playoff contention entirely. This also marks the first playoffs