NHL unveils first-round schedule for Stanley Cup Playoffs

Shawn McKenzie and Luke Fox discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs' mindset entering the playoffs and why the Tampa Bay lightning could be a 'formidable foe' in their quest for the Stanley Cup.

The NHL's playoff picture did not get locked in until the final game of the last full night of the schedule ended in dramatic fashion on Friday.

The Arizona Coyotes rallied from a 4-0 deficit to beat the Nashville Predators 5-4, finally establishing all the first-round matchups -- with six of eight set on the final full night of the season.

The playoffs start Monday,

Here is the full schedule.

Editor's note: All times are Eastern. Times and television listings for the final three games of each series will be determined as they are finalized.

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
Monday, May 2: at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. (Sportsnet/CBC)
Wednesday, May 4: at Toronto, 7:30 p.m (Sportsnet/CBC)
Friday, May 6: at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. (Sportsnet/CBC)
Sunday, May 8: at Tampa Bay, 7 p.m. (Sportsnet/CBC)
*Tuesday, May 10: at Toronto
*Thursday, May 12: at Tampa Bay
*Saturday, May 14: at Toronto

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Florida Panthers vs. Washington Capitals
Tuesday, May 3: at Florida, 7:30 p.m. (Sportsnet 360)
Thursday, May 5: at Florida, 7:30 p.m. (Sportsnet 360)
Saturday, May 7: at Washington, 1 p.m. (Sportsnet)
Monday, May 9: at Washington, 7 p.m. (Sportsnet ONE)
*Wednesday, May 11: at Florida
*Friday, May 13: at Washington
*Sunday, May 15: at Florida

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Carolina Hurricanes vs. Boston Bruins
Monday, May 2: at Carolina, 7 p.m. (Sportsnet 360)
Wednesday, May 4: at Carolina, 7 p.m. (Sportsnet 360)
Friday, May 6: at Boston, 7 p.m. (Sportsnet 360)
Sunday, May 8: at Boston, 12:30 p.m. (Sportsnet)
*Tuesday, May 10: at Carolina
*Thursday, May 12: at Boston
*Saturday, May 14: at Carolina

New York Rangers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
Tuesday, May 3: at New York, 7 p.m. (Sportsnet/CBC)
Thursday, May 5: at New York, 7 p.m. (Sportsnet/CBC)
Saturday, May 7: at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. (Sportsnet/CBC)
Monday, May 9: at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. (Sportsnet/CBC)
*Wednesday, May 11: at New York
*Friday, May 13: at Pittsburgh
*Sunday, May 15: at New York

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WESTERN CONFERENCE

Calgary Flames vs. Dallas Stars
Tuesday, May 3: at Calgary, 10 p.m. (Sportsnet/CBC)
Thursday, May 5: at Calgary, 10 p.m. (Sportsnet/CBC)
Saturday, May 7: at Dallas, 9:30 p.m. (Sportsnet/CBC)
Monday, May 9: at Dallas, 9:30 p.m. (Sportsnet/CBC)
*Wednesday, May 11: at Calgary
*Friday, May 13: at Dallas
*Sunday, May 15: at Calgary

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Edmonton Oilers vs. Los Angeles Kings
Monday, May 2: at Edmonton, 10 p.m. (Sportsnet/CBC)
Wednesday, May 4: at Edmonton, 10 p.m. (Sportsnet/CBC)
Friday, May 6: at Los Angeles, 10 p.m. (Sportsnet/CBC)
Sunday, May 8: at Los Angeles, 10 p.m. (Sportsnet/CBC)
*Tuesday, May 10: at Edmonton
*Thursday, May 12: at Edmonton
*Saturday, May 14: at Edmonton

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Colorado Avalanche vs. Nashville Predators
Tuesday, May 3: at Colorado, 9:30 p.m. (Sportsnet East)
Thursday, May 5: at Colorado, 9:30 p.m. (Sportsnet East)
Saturday, May 7: at Nashville, 4:30 p.m. (Sportsnet)
Monday, May 9: at Nashville, 9:30 p.m. (Sportsnet ONE)
*Wednesday, May 11: at Colorado
*Friday, May 13: at Nashville
*Sunday, May 15: at Colorado

Minnesota Wild vs. St. Louis Blues
Monday, May 2: at Minnesota, 9:30 p.m. (Sportsnet 360)
Wednesday, May 4: at Minnesota, 9:30 p.m. (Sportsnet 360)
Friday, May 6: at St. Louis, 8:30 p.m. (Sportsnet 360)
Sunday, May 8: at St. Louis, 4:30 p.m. (Sportsnet 360)
*Tuesday, May 10: at Minnesota
*Thursday, May 12: at St. Louis
*Saturday, May 14: at Minnesota

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