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NEW YORK - The National Hockey League today announced the schedule for the 2021 Stanley Cup Final, which will match the Montreal Canadiens against the winner of tonight's Semifinals Game 7 between the New York Islanders and Tampa Bay Lightning, with Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final scheduled for Monday, June 28, in either Uniondale or Tampa.

Based on their higher regular-season point totals, either the Islanders or Lightning will host Games 1 and 2 of the best-of-seven Stanley Cup Final, as well as Games 5 and 7, if necessary.
The Canadiens will host Games 3 and 4, as well as Game 6, if necessary.
National broadcast details will be announced when available.
Media Day in advance of the Stanley Cup Final will take place on Sunday, June 27. A full schedule of virtual media availabilities for Stanley Cup Final Media Day will be announced when available.
2021 Stanley Cup Final schedule
(all times ET)
Game 1: Mon, June 28, 8 p.m., Canadiens at Lightning/Islanders
Game 2: Wed, June 30, 8 p.m. Canadiens at Lighting/Islanders
Game 3: Fri, July 2, 8 p.m., Lightning/Islanders at Canadiens
Game 4: Mon, July 5, 8 p.m., Lightning/Islanders at Canadiens
Game 5: Wed, July 7, 8 p.m., Canadiens at Lightning/Islanders\
Game 6: Fri, July 9, 8 p.m., Lightning/Islanders at Canadiens\

Game 7: Sun, July 11, 7 p.m., Canadiens at Lightning/Islanders\
* - If necessary*