Stanley Cup Playoffs conference finals schedule scenarios

NEW YORK --The National Hockey league today announced the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs Conference Finals schedule scenarios. The Eastern Conference Final will feature the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning against either the Carolina Hurricanes or New York Rangers and will begin Wednesday, June 1. The Western Conference Final will feature the Edmonton Oilers against the Colorado Avalanche and will begin Tuesday, May 31. The confirmed Conference Finals schedule will be announced when matchups are determined. All times listed are ET and subject to change.

EASTERN CONFERENCE FINAL
Carolina [M1] or NY Rangers [M2] vs. Tampa Bay [A3]
Wednesday, June 1: 8 p.m. Tampa Bay at CAR/NYR, ESPN, Sportsnet, CBC, TVA Sports
Friday, June 3: 8 p.m. Tampa Bay at CAR/NYR, ESPN, Sportsnet, CBC, TVA Sports
Sunday, June 5: 3 p.m. CAR/NYR at Tampa Bay, ESPN, Sportsnet, CBC, TVA Sports
Tuesday, June 7: 8 p.m. CAR/NYR at Tampa Bay, ESPN, Sportsnet, CBC, TVA Sports
\Thursday, June 9: 8 p.m. Tampa Bay at CAR/NYR, TBD
\Saturday, June 11: 8 p.m. CAR/NYR at Tampa Bay, TBD
\Tuesday, June 14: 8 p.m. Tampa Bay at CAR/NYR, TBD
WESTERN CONFERENCE FINAL
Colorado [C1] vs. Edmonton [P2]
Tuesday, May 31: 8 p.m.: Edmonton at Colorado, TNT, Sportsnet, CBC, TVA Sports
Thursday, June 2: 8 p.m.: Edmonton at Colorado, TNT, Sportsnet, CBC, TVA Sports
Saturday, June 4: 8 p.m.: Colorado at Edmonton, Sportsnet, CBC, TVA Sports, TNT
Monday, June 6: 8 p.m.: Colorado at Edmonton, Sportsnet, CBC, TVA Sports, TNT
\Wednesday, June 8 TBD: Edmonton at Colorado, TBD
\Friday, June 10: TBD: Colorado at Edmonton, TBD
\Sunday, June 12: TBD: Edmonton at Colorado, TBD
\ if necessary*
TBD - To Be Determined
Starting times and broadcast information for games listed TBD will be announced when available.