Lightning open Round 2 on Sunday evening in Raleigh

Game 1 between the Bolts and Canes is set for 5 p.m. on Sunday; full series schedule to be announced at a later date

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NEW YORK (May 28, 2021) - The National Hockey League today announced the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round series between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Carolina Hurricanes will begin on Sunday, May 30 at 5 p.m. ET in Raleigh. Game 1 of the best-of-seven series between the Discover Central Division rivals will be televised on NBCSN in the United States and on Sportsnet and TVA Sports in Canada. The complete 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round schedule will be announced when available.

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