ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- The University of Michigan leads all NCAA programs with a total of 11 former players competing for the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The 16-team playoff begins on Saturday (April 20).

Wolverines in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Boston Bruins: Johnny Beecher
Colorado Avalanche: Andrew Cogliano, Jack Johnson
Edmonton Oilers: Zach Hyman
New York Rangers: Jacob Trouba
Tampa Bay Lighting: Luke Glendening, Tyler Motte
Vancouver Canucks: Phil Di Giuseppe, Quinn Hughes
Winnipeg Jets: Kyle Connor
Washington Capital: Max Pacioretty

Kelly McCrimmon, general manager of the reigning Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights returns his organization, while Marty Turco and Al Montoya are both on staff with the Dallas Stars.

Eight Best-of-Seven Series

New York Islanders vs. Carolina Hurricanes
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Florida Panthers
Colorado Avalanche vs. Winnipeg Jets
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Boston Bruins
Washington Capitals vs. New York Rangers
Nashville Predators vs. Vancouver Canucks
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Dallas Stars
Los Angeles Kings vs. Edmonton Oilers