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2018 NHL Playoff Ticket Price Guide
April 10, 2018
by Stephen Spiewak
NHL PLAYOFF TICKET PRICES
The 2018 NHL Playoffs are here.
The chase for the Stanley Cup will continue into June, as 16 teams vie to be the final team standing and earn the opportunity to hoist Lord Stanley’s Cup.
Vivid Seats’ NHL Playoff ticket data shows that fans are fired up for the 2018 NHL Playoffs.
With the first round getting underway on Wednesday, Vivid Seats releases its 2018 NHL Playoff Ticket Price Guide:
2018 NHL Playoff Ticket Price Breakdown
The most expensive teams to watch at home in the first round, based on average ticket price of first two home games
Toronto Maple Leafs
Winnipeg Jets
Vegas Golden Knights
Nashville Predators
Boston Bruins
Minnesota Wild
Philadelphia Flyers
Los Angeles Kings
Columbus Blue Jackets
Tampa Bay Lightning
Colorado Avalanche
Pittsburgh Penguins
Anaheim Ducks
New Jersey Devils
Washington Capitals
San Jose Sharks
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100
150
200
250
300
350
400
$388
$330
$289
$252
$183
$178
$149
$135
$130
$122
$121
$115
$102
$100
$97
$75
Ticket Prices Through The Years
First round ticket prices are at a five-year high, with an average of $160. Limited to first two home games
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135
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165
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2015
2016
2017
2018
First Round Ticket Prices
Playoff Excitement, Quantified
These teams are experiencing the largest jump between regular season ticket price and playoff ticket price. Limited to first-round tickets, first two home games.
Winnipeg Jets
Vegas Golden Knights
Nashville Predators
Columbus Blue Jackets
Toronto Maple Leafs
+182%
+137%
+114%
+113%
+91%
A Vegas Bargain
Golden Knights first round playoff tickets are much cheaper than other recent live events in Las Vegas.
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$4,122
$3,051
$1,510
$1,226
$1,037
$930
$766
$535
$516
$289
$1,044
Asking price, per ticket, for lower level, Row A seats for the Golden Knights' first ever home playoff game.