2018 Eastern Conference Final schedule

Games 1 and 2 between the Lightning and Capitals will take place at AMALIE Arena on Friday and Sunday

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By Press Release

NEW YORK (May 8, 2018) - The National Hockey League today announced the dates, starting times and television information for the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs Conference Finals. The Eastern Conference Final features the Tampa Bay Lightning against the Washington Capitals and begins Friday, May 11, in Tampa. The Western Conference Final features the Vegas Golden Knights against the winner of Thursday's Game 7 of the Second Round series between the Nashville Predators and Winnipeg Jets and begins Saturday, May 12, in either Nashville or Winnipeg.
All times listed are ET and are subject to change.

Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Washington Capitals

Friday, May 11, 8pm: Capitals @ Lightning | NBCSN, TVA Sports
Sunday, May 13, 8pm: Capitals @ Lightning | NBCSN, TVA Sports
Tuesday, May 15, 8pm: Lightning @ Capitals | NBCSN, TVA Sports
Thursday, May 17, 8pm: Lightning @ Capitals | NBCSN, TVA Sports
\Saturday, May 19, 7:15pm: Capitals @ Lightning | NBC, TVA Sports
\Monday, May 21, 8pm: Lightning @ Capitals | NBCSN, TVA Sports
*Wednesday, May 23, 8pm: Capitals @ Lightning | NBCSN, TVA Sports

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