Hockey fans have waited all year for this. The NHL Playoffs are here and the quest for the Stanley Cup is on. But exactly how much will it cost fans looking to take in a game? We compiled and analyzed first-round NHL Playoff ticket prices, and found that while they vary by game, there’s a way for fans to save every time.
When comparing identical tickets to Stubhub, Ticket Club Premier members reap the benefits every time, making it easier on your wallet to see multiple games within a series. Take a look at some of the first-round prices for a home game for each of the eight contenders in the Western Conference. No matter the seat’s location, buying through Ticket Club guarantees you’ll save money every time.
NHL Playoff Ticket Prices – Western Conference First Round*
| Home Team | Date | Seating Info | Ticket Club Premier Price | Stubhub Price | Ticket Club Total Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnipeg Jets | 4/13/2018 | 1x Sec 312 Row 11 | $242 | $289 | $47 |
| Minnesota Wild | 4/17/2018 | 1x Sec 206 Row 9 | $290 | $340 | $50 |
| Vegas Golden Knights | 4/13/2018 | 1x Sec 226 Row N | $222 | $253 | $31 |
| Los Angeles Kings | 4/15/2018 | 1x Sec 317 Row 11 | $108 | $113 | $5 |
| Anaheim Ducks | 4/12/2018 | 1x Sec 207 Row S | $299 | $325 | $26 |
| San Jose Sharks | 4/18/2018 | 1x Sec 101 Row 20 | $194 | $212 | $18 |
| Nashville Predators | 4/14/2018 | 1x Sec 120 Row A | $469 | $498 | $29 |
| Colorado Avalanche | 4/16/2018 | 1x Sec 126 Row 7 | $471 | $495 | $24 |
After earning their first-ever playoff game win in Game 1 against Minnesota, the Winnipeg Jets return to the ice on Friday, April 13. Momentum on their side, the Jets will surely have plenty of local fans flocking to the rink to catch some of the action. In what could end up being the deciding game of the series, their fourth meeting in Minnesota offers fans a chance to keep as much as $50 in their pocket for an upper level ticket. The next highest savings comes from Friday’s Game 2 between the Vegas Golden Knights and LA Kings with a $31 cost difference between Stubhub and Ticket Club. Tickets to see the conferences’ four remaining teams – Anaheim Ducks, San Jose Sharks, Colorado Avalanche and Nashville Predators – also see a moderate savings.
How about the Eastern Conference bracket? Prices remain cheaper for Ticket Club Premier members thanks to the elimination of service fees. Check out the comparisons for home games for each of the teams left standing in the Eastern Conference below.
NHL Playoff Ticket Prices – Eastern Conference First Round*
| Home Team | Date | Seating Info | Ticket Club Premier Price | Stubhub Price | Ticket Club Total Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 4/13/2018 | 1x Sec 217 Row N | $102 | $117 | $15 |
| Philadelphia Flyers | 4/15/2018 | 1x Sec 206 Row 9 | $183 | $208 | $25 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | 4/14/2018 | 1x Sec 319 Row L | $97 | $108 | $11 |
| New Jersey Devils | 4/16/2018 | 1x Sec 123 Row 10 | $131 | $136 | $5 |
| Boston Bruins | 4/14/2018 | 1x Sec 13 Row 2 | $628 | $705 | $77 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 4/16/2018 | 1x Sec 318 SRO | $248 | $281 | $33 |
| Washington Capitals | 4/15/2018 | 1x Sec 114 Row M | $165 | $188 | $23 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | 4/17/2018 | 1x Sec 204 Row J | $133 | $152 | $19 |
The most affordable series of the first round belongs to Tampa Bay vs. New Jersey, as average minimum get-in prices for both markets’ home games hover around $85. The remaining three match-ups see most get-in prices start at over $100. Even in such an affordable market, savings are evident when accounting for the difference service fees make. For bigger spenders, a seat two rows from the ice is available for Game 2 of the Bruins-Maple Leafs series in Boston. Being this close to the action will run buyers over $700 on Stubhub, while the same seat is available to Ticket Club members for nearly $80 less. Toronto stands alone as one of hockey’s hottest markets; tickets for the Maple Leafs first home game against the Bruins are so sought after that a Standing Room Only pass is going for just under $250 on Ticket Club and over $30 more on Stubhub.
Will there be a spike in prices as the tournament continues on? We’ll continue to monitor NHL Playoff ticket prices round by round as the road to the Stanley Cup intensifies. In the meantime, find foolproof seats for all the NHL playoff games at a price you’ll love here and save big as a Ticket Club Premier member.
*prices accurate as of April 12