Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round matchups finalized

Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitchell Marner (16) passes the puck past Boston Bruins centre Matthew Poitras (51) and defenceman Hampus Lindholm (27) during first period NHL hockey action in Toronto on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. (Christopher Katsarov/CP)

It’s the most wonderful time of the year for hockey fans.

After a crazy finish to the season, we have our eight first-round matchups in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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Broadcast schedule

The action starts Saturday with all games on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+.

The Toronto Maple Leafs-Boston Bruins series will start Saturday. The Vancouver Canucks-Nashville Predators series and Winnipeg Jets-Colorado Avalanche battle both get going on Sunday.

The Edmonton Oilers open their series against the Los Angeles Kings on Monday.

Here are all the matchups.

Eastern Conference

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Boston Bruins

Florida Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

New York Rangers vs. Washington Capitals

Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Islanders

Western Conference

Vancouver Canucks vs. Nashville Predators

Edmonton Oilers vs. Los Angeles Kings

Winnipeg Jets vs. Colorado Avalanche

Dallas Stars vs. Vegas Golden Knights

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