1st-round schedule for Games 1, 2 of 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs

NEW YORK -- The National Hockey League today announced the dates for Games 1 and 2 of each 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round series. The complete First Round Schedule, including start times and broadcast information, will be available following Friday's Colorado-Nashville matchup.

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Boston Bruins (A1) vs. Florida Panthers (WC2)

Monday, April 17: Panthers at Bruins
Wednesday, April 19: Panthers at Bruins

Toronto Maple Leafs (A2) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (A3)

Tuesday, April 18: Lightning at Maple Leafs
Thursday, April 20: Lightning at Maple Leafs

Carolina Hurricanes (M1) vs. New York Islanders (WC1)

Monday, April 17: Islanders at Hurricanes
Wednesday, April 19: Islanders at Hurricanes

New Jersey Devils (M2) vs. New York Rangers (M3)

Tuesday, April 18: Rangers at Devils
Thursday, April 20: Rangers at Devils

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Dallas Stars (C1 or C2) vs. Minnesota Wild (C3)/Seattle Kraken (WC1)

Monday, April 17: Wild/Kraken at Stars
Wednesday, April 19: Wild/Kraken at Stars

Colorado Avalanche (C1 or C2) vs. Minnesota Wild (C3)/Seattle Kraken (WC1)

Tuesday, April 18: Wild/Kraken at Avalanche
Thursday, April 20: Wild/Kraken at Avalanche

Vegas Golden Knights (P1) vs. Winnipeg Jets (WC2)

Tuesday, April 18: Jets at Golden Knights
Thursday, April 20 Jets at Golden Knights

Edmonton Oilers (P2) vs. Los Angeles Kings (P3)

Monday, April 17: Kings at Oilers
Wednesday, April 19: Kings at Oilers
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