The NHL has unveiled the schedule for Round 3 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers kick off the Eastern Conference Final with Game 1 slated for Thursday at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT in Raleigh, N.C.
Eastern Conference Full Schedule
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Florida Panthers
Thursday, May 18: at Carolina, 8 p.m. (Sportsnet/CBC)
Saturday, May 20: at Carolina, 8 p.m. (Sportsnet/CBC)
Mondy, May 22: at Florida, 8 p.m. (Sportsnet/CBC)
Wednesday, May 24: at Florida, 8 p.m. (Sportsnet/CBC)
*Friday, May 26: at Carolina, 8 p.m. (Sportsnet/CBC)
*Sunday, May 28: at Florida, 8 p.m. (Sportsnet/CBC)
*Tuesday, May 30: at Carolina, 8 p.m. (Sportsnet/CBC)
Meanwhile, the Vegas Golden Knights will host the Dallas Stars in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final on Friday at 8:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. PT.
The last time Vegas and Dallas last played each other in the playoffs was back in 2020. The Stars prevailed 4-1 to reach the Stanley Cup Final.
Western Conference Full Schedule
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Dallas Stars
Friday, May 19: at Vegas, 8:30 p.m. (Sportsnet/CBC)
Sunday, May 21: at Vegas, 3:00 p.m. (Sportsnet/CBC)
Tuesday, May 23: at Dallas, 8:00 p.m. (Sportsnet/CBC)
Thursday, May 25: at Dallas, 8:00 p.m. (Sportsnet/CBC)
*Saturday, May 27: at Vegas, 8:00 p.m.(Sportsnet/CBC)
*Monday, May 29: at Dallas, 8:00 p.m.(Sportsnet/CBC)
*Wednesday, May 31: at Vegas, 9:00 p.m.(Sportsnet/CBC)
Sportsnet and SN NOW will have complete broadcast coverage for every game of both series plus the Stanley Cup Final.