The NHL is giving fans a second chance to participate in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket Challenge. Fans will have the opportunity to submit their brackets for a chance to win a $1,000 gift code for the NHL Shop and attend an NHL event during the 2024-25 season. This is only the second time the league has offered a second chance window, with the first being in 2019. Recent fan engagement in interactive initiatives has been strong, with record fan voting for the 2024 All-Star Game in Toronto.
Despite a short window between the end of the regular season and the beginning of the playoffs, over 1.1 million submissions were received for the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket Challenge. The first round of the playoffs has been less tumultuous than usual, with five series already decided and favorites currently leading in the remaining three series. The Colorado Avalanche are the only underdog to prevail so far, knocking out the Winnipeg Jets in the first round.
After the Vegas Golden Knights claimed their first Stanley Cup in 2023, there is no clear favorite among initial bracket voters for the 2024 playoffs. The top five championship picks for this year are still alive, with the New York Rangers, Dallas Stars, Edmonton Oilers, Carolina Hurricanes, and Vancouver Canucks being the favorites. Two of these teams are still looking to close out their series and advance to the next round.
The Second Chance window for the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket Challenge will open on Friday night, with series leaders looking to secure wins on the road. The Boston Bruins have the opportunity to close out their series against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday. On Friday, the Vancouver Canucks will visit the Nashville Predators, followed by the Dallas Stars facing the Vegas Golden Knights in a pivotal game that could dethrone the defending champions. Fans can submit their Second Chance Brackets at nhl.com/bracket or through the NHL app.
The 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket Challenge experience was developed with Low6, an NHL free to play gaming provider. The league’s decision to offer a second chance window for fans to participate in the playoff bracket challenge comes in response to the success of the 2019 edition. With strong fan engagement in interactive initiatives and record-breaking votes for the All-Star Game, the NHL is looking to continue to provide exciting opportunities for fans to connect with the sport and win unique experiences.
