NHL sets Conference Finals schedule for 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs
The third round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs is nearly here.
Ahead of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers battling in Game 7 of the second round, the NHL released its broadcast and game schedule for the Eastern and Western Conference Finals, providing the dates for fans to circle in the NHL’s final four.
Most games will drop the puck at 8:00 p.m ET, with the exception of Game 3 between the Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers, which is set for 3:00 p.m. ET. Here’s the official schedule for the third round.
Eastern Conference Final
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Carolina Hurricanes (If Toronto def. Florida)
| Date | Game | Time |
| Tuesday, May 20 | 1 – Carolina at Toronto | 8 p.m. ET |
| Thursday, May 22 | 2 – Carolina at Toronto | 8 p.m. ET |
| Saturday, May 24 | 3 – Toronto at Carolina | 8 p.m. ET |
| Monday, May 26 | 4 – Toronto at Carolina | 8 p.m. ET |
| Wednesday, May 28 | 5 – Carolina at Toronto* | 8 p.m. ET |
| Friday, May 30 | 6 – Toronto at Carolina* | 8 p.m. ET |
| Sunday, June 1 | 7 – Carolina at Toronto* | 8 p.m. ET |
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Florida Panthers (If Florida def. Toronto)
| Date | Game | Time |
| Tuesday, May 20 | 1 – Florida at Carolina | 8 p.m. ET |
| Thursday, May 22 | 2 – Florida at Carolina | 8 p.m. ET |
| Saturday, May 24 | 3 – Carolina at Florida | 8 p.m. ET |
| Monday, May 26 | 4 – Carolina at Florida | 8 p.m. ET |
| Wednesday, May 28 | 5 – Florida at Carolina* | 8 p.m. ET |
| Friday, May 30 | 6 – Carolina at Florida* | 8 p.m. ET |
| Sunday, June 1 | 7 – Florida at Carolina* | 8 p.m. ET |
* if necessary | TV: TNT, Sportsnet, CBC, TVA Sport, TruTV, Max
Western Conference Final
Dallas Stars vs. Edmonton Oilers
| Date | Game | Time |
| Wednesday, May 21 | 1 – Edmonton at Dallas | 8 p.m. ET |
| Friday, May 23 | 2 – Edmonton at Dallas | 8 p.m. ET |
| Sunday, May 25 | 3 – Dallas at Edmonton | 3 p.m. ET |
| Tuesday, May 27 | 4 – Dallas at Edmonton | 8 p.m. ET |
| Thursday, May 29 | 5 – Edmonton at Dallas* | 8 p.m ET |
| Friday, May 31 | 6 – Dallas at Edmonton* | 8 p.m. ET |
| Monday, June 2 | 7 – Edmonton at Dallas* | 8 p.m. ET |
* if necessary | TV: ESPN, ESPN+, Sportsnet, CBC, TVA Sport