When do the NHL playoffs start? The first round of the NHL playoffs started on April 19. How can I watch the NHL Playoffs? The NHL playoffs will be broadcast on ABC, ESPN, and TNT

The Florida Panthers play against the Tampa Bay Lightning in game 2 of their NHL Playoff series tonight. Fans can watch this game for free.

The NHL playoffs are in full swing and Wednesday saw another slate of exciting games. The Washington Capitals and Montreal Canadiens played the second game of their series, as did the Los Angeles Kings and Edmonton Oilers. Meanwhile, the Dallas Stars took on the Colorado Avalanche in Game 3 of their first-round series.