NHL announces Eastern Conference Final schedule

NEW YORK (May 27, 2022) - 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 either the Colorado Avalanche or St. Louis Blues and will begin either Tuesday, May 31 or Thursday, June 2. The confirmed Conference Finals schedule will be announced when matchups are determined. All times listed are ET and subject to change.

Game 1 - Lightning at Rangers/Hurricanes on Wednesday, June 1 at 8 p.m.
Game 2 - Lightning at Rangers/Hurricanes on Friday, June 3 at 8 p.m.
Game 3 - Rangers/Hurricnaes at Lightning on Sunday, June 5 at 3 p.m.
Game 4 - Rangers/Hurricanes at Lightning on Tuesday, June 7 at 8 p.m.
Game 5 - Lightning at Rangers/Hurricanes on Thursday, June 9 at 8 p.m. * if necessary
Game 6 - Rangers/Hurricanes at Lightning on Saturday, June 11 at 8 p.m. \if necessary
Game 7 - Lightning at Rangers/Hurricanes on Tuesday, June 14 at 8 p.m. \if necessary