2026 NHL Playoffs TV Schedule – Friday, May 1

The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs start Friday, May 1 with three games. The Montreal Canadiens host the Tampa Bay Lightning at 6:07 p.m. ET on ESPN2, with streaming on DIRECTV, fubo, and the ESPN app. The Boston Bruins play the Buffalo Sabres at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN, also available on DIRECTV, fubo, and the ESPN app. The Colorado Mammoth face the Vegas Golden Knights at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN2, with the same streaming options.

All playoff games will air on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, TBS, and truTV, with the Stanley Cup Final exclusively on ABC. Live streams are available on DIRECTV, fubo, and the ESPN app for all games. blablasex.es