When Is the 2021 NHL Playoffs?
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The 2021 NHL playoffs are set to begin on May 15th. Find out everything you need to know about the upcoming playoffs, including when and where to watch.
Introduction
The 2021 NHL Playoffs are set to begin on May 16, 2021. The Stanley Cup Finals are scheduled to begin on June 15, 2021, and will end no later than July 8, 2021.
What Happened in 2020?
The 2021 NHL playoffs are set to begin on May 11. The Stanley Cup will be awarded to the NHL champion at the end of the playoffs. The playoffs will consist of four rounds of best-of-seven series. The Stanley Cup Final will be a best-of-seven series.
The NHL Season is Delayed
The NHL season is delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2021 NHL playoffs will start on May 15, 2021.
The NHL Season is Cancelled
On May 26, 2020, it was announced that the 2020 NHL season was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This decision was made by NHL commissioner Gary Bettman after consulting with the league’s Board of Governors. The playoffs were also cancelled, and the Stanley Cup was not awarded for the first time since 1919.
The 2021 NHL playoffs are currently scheduled to begin on April 8, 2021. However, it is unclear if the playoffs will be able to take place as planned due to the ongoing pandemic.
When is the 2021 NHL Playoffs?
The NHL playoffs are scheduled to start on May 11, 2021. The Stanley Cup Finals are scheduled to start on May 31, 2021.
The NHL Season is Delayed
The 2021 NHL playoffs are currently scheduled to begin on August 1, 2021. The Stanley Cup Final is set to end no later than September 28, 2021. However, these dates are subject to change due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The NHL regular season was originally scheduled to begin on October 2, 2020. However, the season was delayed due to the pandemic. It is currently unclear when or if the regular season will resume.
If the regular season does not resume, the playoffs will be expanded to include 24 teams instead of the usual 16. This expanded playoff format would be similar to the one used during the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The NHL Season is Cancelled
It is with great regret that we announce the cancellation of the 2021 NHL season. We were hopeful that we would be able to resume play in February, but the ongoing pandemic has made it impossible for us to do so.
We know how much our fans love hockey, and we are truly sorry for the disappointment this will cause. We would like to thank our fans for their support and patience during this difficult time.
Conclusion
The 2021 NHL playoffs are tentatively scheduled to begin on April 28th, 2021 and will conclude no later than June 27th, 2021.
