How to Watch the 2022 NHL Playoffs
Updated 5-13-2022
The 2022 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs started May 2nd with the regular season concluding on April 29th. Based on the regular season, the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs should be a memorable one to watch. Our very own Colorado Avalanche finished atop the Western Conference and is certainly favored throughout the Stanley Cup playoffs. Colorado Avalanche, NHL and Stanley Cup fans can enjoy the playoffs without the expense of cable or satellite bundles. Further, the entire 2021-2022 Colorado Avalanche season remained blacked out on Comcast Xfinity and Dish due to no resolution between the providers and Kroenke Sports/ Altitude (see details on altitudesports.com.)
Postseason broadcasts will air on ABC, TNT and ESPN but are split across multiple providers. The best, most cost-effective way to watch the Colorado Avalanche in the playoffs is FREE with a properly configured outdoor HD antenna. A cable or satellite subscription bundle isn’t needed. Neither NHL Center Ice nor NHL LiveTM will air any of the playoff games. This year, like in 2021, Altitude Sports aired first round games featuring the Colorado Avalanche but will only be airing pregame and postgame shows.
2022 Stanley Cup Playoff games and the 2022 Stanley Cup Finals will be broadcast on ABC. Other playoff games will be split between ESPN and TNT. Read more to know:
- 2022 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs broadcast TV schedule.
- Benefits of a whole-home outdoor HD antenna.
- The best way to watch every 2022 NHL postseason game.
2022 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff TV Schedule
With the NHL regular season running through April 29th, there will be lots of changes in seeds as we look forward to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The playoffs will span the start date of May 2 and the Stanley Cup Finals could go as late as June 30. Sixteen teams, 8 from each conference, will battle in bracket play to the Stanley Cup Finals. See the teams who have already clinched a playoff spot in the Western Conference and the Eastern Conference on NHL.com. Stay tuned here as we will be providing regular updates on teams and television schedules as soon as they are announced.
| Games/ Round | Teams | Dates | Channels |
| NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Round 1 | Western Conference: Nashville Predators at Colorado Avalanche* St. Louis Blues* at Minnesota Wild Dallas Stars at Calgary Flames Los Angeles Kings at Edmonton Oilers Eastern Conference: Washington Capitals at Florida Panthers* Tampa Bay Lightning at Toronto Maple Leafs Boston Bruins at Carolina Hurricanes Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Rangers | May 2 – 15, 2022 | ABC, ESPN, ESPN 2 & TNT, TBS, Altitude |
| NHL Stanley Cup Conference Semi-finals | Western Conference: TBD at Colorado Avalanche* St. Louis Blues* at TBD Eastern Conference: TBD at Florida Panthers* | May ?? – May ??, 2022 | ABC, ESPN, ESPN 2 & TNT |
| NHL Stanley Cup Conference Finals | TBD | June ?? – June ??, 2022 | ABC, ESPN, ESPN 2 & TNT |
| NHL Stanley Cup Finals | TBD | June ?? – June 30, 2022 | ABC |
Benefits of a whole-home HD antenna
More than 5.7 million people in the US cut the cord from cable and satellite. While streaming service providers added about 3 million subscribers; more and more people are seeing the value of incorporating an HD antenna into their TV solution. Using an HD Antenna to watch local channels can save more than $60/ month, just for local channels. Learn more about whole-home TV options from StreamWise Solutions with guaranteed reception. Selecting and properly installing and configuring an outdoor HD antenna requires the technical expertise, tools and knowledge to do it right the first time. Already next-gen TV enabled, an HD Antenna can also help you save for years into the future.
- 70+ local channels are broadcast free, forever
- Highest HD quality, no compression required
- Extremely low maintenance
- Next-Gen TV enabled with ATSC 3.0 capability
Conclusion: The best way to watch every 2022 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Game.
Every 2022 NHL Playoff game broadcast in your region can be enjoyed when and how you want without the high-cost and burden of cable or satellite. TNT and ESPN can be streamed via Sling TV for as little as $35/ month, with no contract. ABC can be watched live for as little as $0/month. And, the best way to watch while saving is with an integrated whole-home antenna + streaming solution.
- Get 70+ local channels including ABC free for life, and in the best HD quality. And, enjoy the same TV experience on every TV in the house.
- Optimize whole-home Wi-Fi to ensure the best resolution and no buffering issues. And, optimize your cost of internet and avoid data caps.
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