2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 1 Hub – Hockey Writers – Previews and Predictions

The 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs are here with 16 teams fighting to capture Lord Stanley's trophy. Will we see a repeat winner from the Vegas Golden Knights or will one of the four non-championship teams finally capture their first title? Or, maybe this will finally be the year the Toronto Maple Leafs break their 56-year streak without a Stanley Cup?

Join The Hockey Writers as we preview the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and check back in for a preview of Round 2, the conference finals, and the Stanley Cup Final.

2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Schedule & Bracket

2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 1 Articles

Eastern Conference

New York Rangers vs. Washington Capitals (YouTube Video)

Florida Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (YouTube video)

Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Islanders (YouTube video)

Boston Bruins vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (YouTube video)

Western Conference

Dallas Stars vs. Vegas Golden Knights (YouTube video)

Vancouver Canucks vs. Nashville Predators (YouTube video)

Winnipeg Jets vs. The Colorado Avalanche (YouTube video)

Edmonton Oilers vs. Los Angeles Kings (YouTube video)

2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 1 Predictions