Carolina Hurricanes

NHL releases Eastern Conference Final schedule. Here’s when the Hurricanes play

Carolina Hurricanes fan Todd Holmes celebrates following a goal by Shaye Gostisbehere (04) in the first period, to take a 1-0 lead against the Washington Capitals during Game 4 of their series on Monday, May 12, 2025 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.
Carolina Hurricanes fan Todd Holmes celebrates following a goal by Shaye Gostisbehere (04) in the first period, to take a 1-0 lead against the Washington Capitals during Game 4 of their series on Monday, May 12, 2025 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. rwillett@newsobserver.com

The Carolina Hurricanes know who they’re playing in the Eastern Conference Final.

After the Dallas Stars won their series against Winnipeg late Saturday, 2-1 in overtime, the NHL confirmed the Eastern Conference Final between Carolina and the winner of Sunday’s Game 7 between Toronto and Florida would start on Tuesday, May 20 at 8 p.m. The Western Conference Final between Dallas and Edmonton will start Wednesday.

With the Panthers win Sunday, Carolina will host the first two games at Lenovo Center.

All games in the series will begin at 8 p.m.

Complete Eastern Conference Final schedule

Game 1Hurricanes vs. FloridaTues., May 208 p.m.TNT, truTV, Max
Game 2Hurricanes vs. FloridaThurs., May 228 p.m.TNT, truTV, Max
Game 3Hurricanes at FloridaSat., May 248 p.m.TNT, truTV, Max
Game 4Hurricanes at FloridaMon., May 268 p.m.TNT, truTV, Max
Game 5*Hurricanes vs. FloridaWed., May 288 p.m.TNT, truTV, Max
Game 6*Hurricanes at FloridaFri., May 308 p.m.TNT, truTV, Max
Game 7*Hurricanes vs. FloridaSun., June 18 p.m.TNT, truTV, Max

This story was originally published May 17, 2025 at 11:32 PM.

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