Stanley Cup Second Round to begin with Game 1 of Islanders-Bruins

Avalanche will play winner of Wild-Golden Knights as part of weekend schedule

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By NHL Public Relations
@PR_NHL

NEW YORK -- The National Hockey League today announced the second round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs will begin this weekend.

Game 1 of the second round series between the MassMutual East Division New York Islanders and Boston Bruins is set for 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 29, in Boston.
Game 1 of the second round series between the Honda West Division Colorado Avalanche and the winner of the first round Game 7 between the Minnesota Wild and Vegas Golden Knights is set for 8 p.m. ET on Sunday, May 30, in Denver.
Each game will be broadcast on NBC in the United States. Canadian broadcast information for the games, as well as the complete 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round schedule, will be announced when available.
If necessary, starting times and national broadcast information for additional first round games will be announced following tonight's games.

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