How to watch Game 1 for each Eastern Conference matchup

Toronto Maple Leafs centre John Tavares (91) tries to control the puck as Boston Bruins defenceman Mason Lohrei (6) defends during first period NHL hockey action in Toronto on Monday, March 4, 2024. (Frank Gunn/CP)

As the regular season wraps, sights are now set on the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Though matchups in the Western Conference aren’t yet finalized, the Eastern Conference rivalries are set in stone, and Game 1 is just around the corner.

Here is how you can watch each Game 1 in the East on Sportsnet.

Saturday, April 20

New York Islanders at Carolina Hurricanes: 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT on Sportsnet East, Sportsnet West, Sportsnet Pacific, Sportsnet 360 and Sportsnet+.

Toronto Maple Leafs at Boston Bruins: 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+.

Sunday, April 21

Tampa Bay Lightning at Florida Panthers: 12:30 p.m. ET / 9:30 a.m. PT on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+.

Washington Capitals at New York Rangers: 3 p.m. ET / noon PT on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+.

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