NHL drops schedule for 2nd-round Eastern Conference matchups
The NHL revealed the schedule for the second-round matchups in the Eastern Conference on Saturday night, shortly after the Boston Bruins eliminated the Toronto Maple Leafs in overtime to secure the last spot.
The Bruins will take on the Florida Panthers - the team that upset them in the first round last spring - while the Carolina Hurricanes will square off against the Presidents' Trophy-winning New York Rangers.
Florida Panthers (A1) vs. Boston Bruins (A2)
| Game | Date | Time (ET) | Home Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 6 | 8 p.m. | Florida |
| 2 | May 8 | TBD | Florida |
| 3 | May 10 | TBD | Boston |
| 4 | May 12 | TBD | Boston |
| 5* | May 14 | TBD | Florida |
| 6* | May 17 | TBD | Boston |
| 7* | May 19 | TBD | Florida |
The Panthers handled the Tampa Bay Lightning in five games to punch their ticket to the second round, while the Bruins recovered to sink the Maple Leafs in seven contests after holding a 3-1 series lead.
New York Rangers (M1) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (M2)
| Game | Date | Time (ET) | Home Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 5 | 4 p.m. | New York |
| 2 | May 7 | TBD | New York |
| 3 | May 9 | TBD | Carolina |
| 4 | May 11 | TBD | Carolina |
| 5* | May 13 | TBD | New York |
| 6* | May 16 | TBD | Carolina |
| 7* | May 18 | TBD | New York |
The Rangers swept the Washington Capitals in their opening matchup, while the Hurricanes eliminated the New York Islanders in five contests.