2026-2027 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Bracket
The 2027 Stanley Cup Playoffs will bring together 16 teams competing through four rounds for the Stanley Cup. Our 2026-2027 NHL Playoff Bracket gives you one place to follow every matchup from the opening round all the way to the championship.
The bracket is divided into the Eastern Conference and Western Conference, with space to enter each team, record the number of games played in every series, and follow the winners as they advance.
Choose the format that works best for you:
- Google Sheets: Open the bracket online and update it from your computer, tablet, or phone. Dropdowns make it easy to select teams and move through the playoff bracket.
- Microsoft Excel: Download the editable Excel version to track the playoffs directly on your computer.
- Printable PDF: Prefer paper? Download the PDF version, print the full bracket, and fill in each matchup and winner by hand.
Track Every Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs
The bracket includes all four stages of the NHL postseason:
First Round → Second Round → Conference Finals → Stanley Cup Final
As each series is completed, simply enter or select the advancing team and continue following the bracket toward the Stanley Cup championship.
Perfect for Playoff Pools and Predictions
You can also use the bracket before the playoffs begin to make your own predictions. Fill in the teams you think will advance from each round, compare brackets with friends or family, or use it as the starting point for a Stanley Cup playoff pool.
Whether you want an editable NHL playoff bracket in Google Sheets or Excel or a printable 2027 Stanley Cup Playoff Bracket PDF, you can choose your preferred version below and follow the entire postseason from start to finish.