The exciting Stanley Cup is back again after a year. It is a trophy awarded to the champion of National Hockey League playoff every year. The cup is named after Lord Stanley of Preston in 1892. So, the story is pretty old and it is one of the (if not only) most prestigious championship in the hockey community.

This year’s Stanley Cup began with 5 games on the day one, April 12, 2017. Ten teams played (five matches) and the matches were on fire. The games were exciting as the players were pushing the limits. The result is: Rangers, Bruins, Penguins, Blues and Sharks are on lead by 1-0. But it doesn’t mean that Canadians, Senators, Blue Jackets, Wild and Oilers have no hope. Every team gets 7 chances in the first round. They have 6 more to go. 4 wins will secure their ticket to the second round. Anyway, on 13th we had matches: Capitals vs. Maple Leafs, Blackhawks vs. Predators, and Ducks vs. Flames. The games were going pretty exciting and you can check the old games right here.

Stanley Cup NHL Playoffs 2017 Live Stream Info and Schedule:

Today, we have the games from the second matches of the first round.

Canadians vs. Rangers @ 7.00 PM ET (Rangers are leading by 1- 0) Penguins vs. Blue Jackets @ 7.00 PM ET (Penguins are leading by 1- 0) Wild vs. Blues @ 8.00 PM ET (Blues are leading by 1- 0) Oilers vs. Sharks @ 10.30 PM (Sharks are leading by 1- 0)

How to Watch: Get here NHL Pass to the full event.

The games will certainly be exciting as the Canadians, Blue Jackets, Wild and Oilers will be desperate to win the game. On the other hand, Rangers, Penguins, Blues and Sharks will be trying to secure as many wins as they can. Remember, 4 wins for the second round. And only half of the teams from the first round will get a chance to the second round. The first round matches will continue to 26th of this month, and the half of the all teams will get to play the next round. Matches will be mind blowing, watch the best hockey players fight for the ultimate trophy for this year.