NHL Issues Eastern Conference Finals Update Before Maple Leafs-Panthers Game 7

In the Eastern Conference, the Hurricanes will host Game 1 of the conference finals only if Florida beats Toronto in Game 7. If the Maple Leafs advance, then Carolina will open the series on the road.

If the Toronto Maple Leafs advance (all times ET):

Game 1: Carolina at Toronto - Tuesday, May 20 – 8 p.m.

Game 2: Carolina at Toronto - Thursday, May 22 – 8 p.m.

Game 3: Toronto at Carolina - Saturday, May 24 – 8 p.m.

Game 4: Toronto at Carolina - Monday, May 26 – 8 p.m.

Game 5: Carolina at Toronto - Wednesday, May 28 – 8 p.m.

Game 6: Toronto at Carolina - Friday, May 30 – 8 p.m.

Game 7: Carolina at Toronto - Sunday, June 1 – 8 p.m.

If the Florida Panthers advance:

Game 1: Florida at Carolina - Tuesday, May 20 – 8 p.m.

Game 2: Florida at Carolina - Thursday, May 22 – 8 p.m.

Game 3: Carolina at Florida - Saturday, May 24 – 8 p.m.

Game 4: Carolina at Florida - Monday, May 26 – 8 p.m.

Game 5: Florida at Carolina - Wednesday, May 28 – 8 p.m.

Game 6: Carolina at Florida - Friday, May 30 – 8 p.m.

Game 7: Florida at Carolina - Sunday, June 1 – 8 p.m.

The Hurricanes lost their regular-season series against both the Maple Leafs and the Panthers, putting together the same 1-2-0 record.

That said, Carolina was able to beat Florida on the road. The Hurricanes could only beat Toronto while playing a home game in Carolina.

No matter the final matchup, the Eastern Conference Final will begin on Tuesday, May 20, at 8 p.m. ET.