NHL announces Stanley Cup Playoffs Conference Finals schedule

Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl (29) breaks away with the puck from Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) in the second periodduring an NHL hockey game on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Dallas. (Richard W. Rodriguez/AP)

With the Conference Finals officially set, the NHL released the full schedule for the two Round 3 series.

The Dallas Stars will take on the Edmonton Oilers in a rematch of last year’s Western Conference Final. Meanwhile, over in the East, the Carolina Hurricanes take on the defending-champion Florida Panthers.

The Western Conference Final will begin on Wednesday, while the Eastern Conference Final will kick things off on Tuesday. Each series will have only a one-day break between games.

Here is the full schedule for both the Western and Eastern Conference Finals:

Eastern Conference Final

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Florida Panthers

Game 1: Tuesday, May 20, 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT (Sportsnet and CBC)
Game 2: Thursday, May 22, 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT (Sportsnet and CBC)
Game 3: Saturday, May 24, 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT (Sportsnet and CBC)
Game 4: Monday, May 26, 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT (Sportsnet and CBC)
* Game 5: Wednesday, May 28, 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT (Sportsnet and CBC)
* Game 6: Friday, May 30, 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT (Sportsnet and CBC)
* Game 7: Sunday, June 1, 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT (Sportsnet and CBC)

Western Conference Final

Dallas Stars vs. Edmonton Oilers

Game 1: Wednesday, May 21, 8 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. MT (Sportsnet and CBC)
Game 2: Friday, May 23, 8 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. MT (Sportsnet and CBC)
Game 3: Sunday, May 25, 3 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. MT (Sportsnet and CBC)
Game 4: Tuesday, May 27, 8 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. MT(Sportsnet and CBC)
* Game 5: Thursday, May 29, 8 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. MT (Sportsnet and CBC)
* Game 6: Saturday, May 31, 8 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. MT (Sportsnet and CBC)
* Game 7: Monday, June 2, 8 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. MT (Sportsnet and CBC)

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