2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Latest Standings and Matchups
First-Round Schedule and Broadcast Information
The first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs is set to begin on April 20. The series-by-series game dates and start times have been announced, as well as the broadcast information for each game.
Series 1: Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Islanders
* Game 1: April 20, 7:00 pm ET, ESPN * Game 2: April 22, 7:00 pm ET, ESPN * Game 3: April 24, 7:30 pm ET, TBS * Game 4: April 26, 7:30 pm ET, TBS * Game 5: April 28, 7:00 pm ET, ESPN (if necessary) * Game 6: April 30, 7:30 pm ET, TBS (if necessary) * Game 7: May 2, 7:00 pm ET, ESPN (if necessary)The Hurricanes and Islanders finished the regular season as the top two teams in the Metropolitan Division. The Hurricanes won the Presidents Trophy as the NHL's top overall team, while the Islanders finished second in the division with 105 points.
These two teams met in the first round of the playoffs last year, with the Hurricanes winning in five games. The Hurricanes will be looking to make a deep run in the playoffs this year, while the Islanders will be hoping to avenge their playoff loss from last season.
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