Golden Knights host Mammoth in Game 1 of Stanley Cup playoffs

Here's how Las Vegans can watch the first-round matchup on Sunday night.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 6:55pm

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting a hockey game between the Vegas Golden Knights and Utah Mammoth, with the players and action broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes and planes in a vibrant color palette.The Golden Knights and Mammoth face off in a first-round playoff clash, with the winner advancing to the next round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.Las Vegas Today

The Vegas Golden Knights, the top seed in the Pacific Division, will host the Utah Mammoth in Game 1 of their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series on Sunday night. The game will be broadcast locally on KMCC (Ch. 34) and Scripps Sports, as well as nationally on ESPN, giving Las Vegas fans multiple options to watch the postseason opener.

Why it matters

This marks the eighth playoff appearance in nine seasons for the Golden Knights, who are looking to make another deep run in the Stanley Cup playoffs. For the Mammoth, this is their first-ever postseason appearance as a franchise, adding an extra layer of excitement and intrigue to the series.

The details

Game 1 will take place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, where the Golden Knights earned home-ice advantage after winning the Pacific Division. The best-of-seven series will continue with Game 2 in Las Vegas on Tuesday before shifting to Utah later in the week.

  • The puck drops on Sunday, April 20, 2026 at 7 p.m. PT.
  • Game 2 is scheduled for Tuesday, April 22, 2026.

The players

Vegas Golden Knights

The top seed in the Pacific Division, making their eighth playoff appearance in nine seasons.

Utah Mammoth

Making their first-ever postseason appearance as a franchise.

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What’s next

The winner of the Golden Knights-Mammoth series will advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

The takeaway

The Golden Knights' playoff run begins on Sunday, giving Las Vegas fans multiple options to tune in and support their team as they look to make another deep postseason push. The addition of the Mammoth, a first-time playoff team, adds an extra layer of intrigue to the first-round matchup.