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The expansion Vegas Golden Knights became the third team in NHL history to win two playoff series in their inaugural season when they completed a six-game, second-round series against the San Jose Sharks with a 3-0 win. The Jets eliminated the Nashville Predators in seven games to advance to their first conference final.

In the Eastern Conference, the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Boston Bruins in five games in the second round. Washington, which eliminated the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins, is in the conference final for the first time since 1998.
Here is the complete schedule (All times ET, subject to change):

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Tampa Bay Lightning (A1) vs. Washington Capitals (M1)

Friday, May 11, 8 p.m.: Capitals @ Lightning | NBCSN, CBC, SN, TVA Sports
Sunday, May 13, 8 p.m.: Capitals @ Lightning | NBCSN, CBC, SN, TVA Sports
Tuesday, May 15, 8 p.m.: Lightning @ Capitals | NBCSN, CBC, SN, TVA Sports
Thursday, May 17, 8 p.m.: Lightning @ Capitals | NBCSN, CBC, SN, TVA Sports
Saturday, May 19, 7:15 p.m.: Capitals @ Lightning | NBC, CBC, TVA Sports
Monday, May 21, 8 p.m.: Lightning @ Capitals | NBCSN, CBC, SN1, TVA Sports
Wednesday, May 23, 8 p.m.: Capitals @ Lightning | NBCSN, CBC, SN1, TVA Sports

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Winnipeg Jets (C2) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (P1)

Saturday, May 12, 7 p.m.: Golden Knights @ Jets | NBC, CBC, TVA Sports
Monday, May 14, 8 p.m.: Golden Knights @ Jets | NBCSN, CBC, SN, TVA Sports
Wednesday, May 16, 9 p.m.: Jets @ Golden Knights | NBCSN, CBC, SN, TVA Sports
Friday, May 18, 8 p.m.: Jets @ Golden Knights | NBCSN, CBC, SN1, TVA Sports
Sunday, May 20, 3 p.m.: Golden Knights @ Jets | NBC, CBC, SN, TVA Sports
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