NHL announces schedule for Games 1, 2 of Stanley Cup Playoffs 2nd Round

NEW YORK --The National Hockey League today announced the dates for Games 1 and 2 of each 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round series. The Second Round begins Tuesday, May 2, with a doubleheader featuring the Florida Panthers vs. Toronto Maple Leafs at 7 p.m. ET and the Seattle Kraken vs. Dallas Stars at 9:30 p.m. ET. Both games on Tuesday will be broadcast exclusively on ESPN, SN, CBC and TVAS. All times listed are ET and subject to change. The complete Second Round schedule, including starting times and broadcast information, will be announced when it is available.

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Toronto [A2] vs. Florida [WC2]

Tuesday, May 2: 7 p.m., Florida at Toronto (ESPN, SN, CBC, TVAS)
Thursday, May 4: TBD, Florida at Toronto (TBD)

Carolina [M1] vs. NY Rangers [M3]/New Jersey [M2]

Wednesday, May 3: TBD, New Jersey/NY Rangers at Carolina (TBD)
Friday, May 5: TBD, New Jersey/NY Rangers at Carolina (TBD)

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Dallas [C2] vs. Seattle [WC1]

Tuesday, May 2: 9:30 p.m., Seattle at Dallas (ESPN, SN, CBC, TVAS)
Thursday, May 4: TBD, Seattle at Dallas (TBD)

Vegas [P1] vs. Edmonton [P2]

Wednesday, May 3: TBD, Edmonton at Vegas (TBD)
Friday, May 5: TBD, Edmonton at Vegas (TBD)

TBD -- To Be Determined