NHL announces potential schedules for Stanley Cup Final

The NHL released two potential schedules for the Stanley Cup Final following the Dallas Stars Game 4 win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday.

The Florida Panthers have already booked their spot, and will await the winner of the Golden Knights-Stars series which the Golden Knights lead 3-1.

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Because both the Stars and Golden Knights finished with a higher regular-season point total than the Panthers, the eventual winner of the Western Conference Final will host Games 1 and 2 of the Stanley Cup Final.

If the Golden Knights win the Western Conference Final in five games, Game 1 of the 2023 Stanley Cup Final will be on Wednesday, May 31. If the Western Conference Final is decided in six or seven games, Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final will be on Saturday, June 3.

The full schedule for both scenarios can be found below.

All games will be on Sportsnet and CBC beginning at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. A 30-minute Hockey Central will lead in on Sportsnet at 7:30 p.m. ET before every game.

If Vegas wins Game 5 of Western Conference Final:

Game 1 Wednesday, May 31^st Florida @ Vegas

Game 2 Saturday, June 3^rd Florida @ Vegas

Game 3 Monday, June 5^th Vegas @ Florida

Game 4 Thursday, June 8^th Vegas @ Florida

Game 5 Saturday, June 10^th Florida @ Vegas

Game 6 Tuesday, June 13^th Vegas @ Florida

Game 7 Friday, June 16^th Florida @ Vegas

If Dallas Wins Game 5 of Western Conference Final:

Game 1 Saturday, June 3^rd Florida @ Vegas/Dallas

Game 2 Monday, June 5^th Florida @ Vegas/Dallas

Game 3 Thursday, June 8^th Vegas/Dallas @ Florida

Game 4 Saturday, June 10^th Vegas/Dallas @ Florida

Game 5 Tuesday, June 13^th Florida @ Vegas/Dallas

Game 6 Friday, June 16^th Vegas/Dallas @ Florida

Game 7 Monday, June 19^th Florida @ Vegas/Dallas

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