NHL announces Lightning's First Round playoff schedule

For the second-straight season, the pair of Atlantic Division rivals will meet in the First Round

By Press Release

April 15, 2023

NEW YORK (April 14, 2023) - The National Hockey League today announced the dates, starting times and national television coverage for the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round, which begins Monday, April 17. All times listed are ET and subject to change.

Game 1 - Lightning at Maple Leafs on Tuesday, April 18 (Scotiabank Arena) 7:30 p.m.
Game 2 - Lightning at Maple Leafs on Thursday, April 20 (Scotiabank Arena) 7 p.m.
Game 3 - Maple Leafs at Lightning on Saturday, April 22 (AMALIE Arena) 7 p.m.
Game 4 - Maple Leafs at Lightning on Monday, April 24 (AMALIE Arena) 7:30 p.m.
Game 5 - Lightning at Maple Leafs on Thursday, April 27 (Scotiabank Arena) TBD * if necessary
Game 6 - Maple Leafs at Lightning on Saturday, April 29 (AMALIE Arena) TBD \if necessary
Game 7 - Lightning at Maple Leafs on Monday, May 1 (Scotiabank Arena) TBD \if necessary