NHL sets Game 1 schedule for Eastern Conference Playoffs
Apr 17, 2024, 21:09 EDTUpdated: Apr 17, 2024, 22:37 EDT
Credit: Mar 4, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander (88) and Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (73) battle for position during the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
The NHL released the schedule for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs for Eastern Conference matchups.
The quest for Lord Stanley’s silver chalice begins on Saturday with the New York Islanders vs. Carolina Hurricanes and Boston Bruins vs. Toronto Maple Leafs.
With the bracket set, it’s time to expect the unexpected.
Here is the schedule for Game 1 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Eastern Conference
#A1 Florida Panthers vs. #WC1 Tampa Bay Lightning
| Date | Game | Time |
| Sunday, April 21 | 1. Tampa at Florida | 12:30 p.m. ET |
| Tuesday, April 23 | 2. Tampa at Florida | TBD |
#A2 Boston Bruins vs. #A3 Toronto Maple Leafs
| Date | Game | Time |
| Saturday, April 20 | 1. Toronto at Boston | 8 p.m. ET |
| Monday, April 22 | 2. Toronto at Boston | TBD |
#M1 New York Rangers vs. #WC2 Washington Capitals
| Date | Game | Time |
| Sunday, April 21 | 1. Washington at New York | 3 p.m. ET |
| Tuesday, April 23 | 2. Washington at New York | TBD |
#M2 Carolina Hurricanes vs. #M3 New York Islanders
| Date | Game | Time |
| Saturday, April 20 | 1. New York at Carolina | 5 p.m. ET |
| Monday, April 22 | 2. New York at Carolina | TBD |