NHL announces 2021 Stanley Cup Final schedule

Montreal Canadiens’ Josh Anderson (17) celebrates with teammates Paul Byron (41), Jesperi Kotkaniemi (15) and Jon Merrill (28) after scoring against the Vegas Golden Knights during overtime in Game 3 of the NHL Stanley Cup semifinal in Montreal, Friday, June 18, 2021. (Graham Hughes/CP)

For the first time in 28 years, the Montreal Canadiens have reached the Stanley Cup Final.

After eliminating the Vegas Golden Knights with a dramatic overtime win in Game 6 of their third-round series, Montreal will face the Tampa Bay Lightning, who dispatched the New York Islanders in a thrilling seven-game series.

The puck will drop on the Cup Final on Monday, June 28 in Tampa and a potential Game 7 would be played on Sunday, July 11, if necessary.

Below is the full Stanley Cup Final schedule.

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Montreal Canadiens vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

Game 1: Mon., June 28

Montreal @ Tampa Bay, 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT

Game 2: Wed., June 30

Montreal @ Tampa Bay, 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT

Game 3: Fri., July 2

Tampa Bay @ Montreal, 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT

Game 4: Mon., July 5

Tampa Bay @ Montreal, 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT

*Game 5: Wed., July 7

Montreal @ Tampa Bay, 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT

*Game 6: Fri., July 9

Tampa Bay @ Montreal, 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT

*Game 7: Sun., July 11

Montreal @ Tampa Bay, 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT

* If necessary

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