The schedule for the final games in the Eastern Conference final is determined. If necessary, Game 6 between the Carolina Hurricanes [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes] and Montreal Canadiens is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. It had been the only game without a set game time. The Hurricanes [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes] had 11 days without a game between their Game 4 win against the Philadelphia Flyers [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/philadelphia-flyers] and Game 1 of the third round. The Western Conference final began on Wednesday, May 20, between the Colorado Avalanche [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/colorado-avalanche] and the Vegas Golden Knights [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vegas-golden-knights]. It ended six days later when Vegas swept the Avs. TNT, truTV and HBO Max is broadcasting the Eastern Conference final in the United States, while the ESPN crew covered the Western Conference final. Sportsnet and French-language channel TVA Sports will have all the games in Canada, and CBC is currently slated to show all the games except for one in the Eastern Conference final. Here are the dates and times for each series, including national network coverage in Canada and the United States. Times are listed in Eastern time (ET) and are subject to change, as well as broadcast information. CAROLINA HURRICANES (M1) VS. MONTREAL CANADIENS (A3) Game 1: Montreal at Carolina, Thursday, May 21, 8 p.m. (TNT, truTV, HBO Max, SN, CBC, TVAS) Game 2: Montreal at Carolina, Saturday, May 23, 7 p.m. (TNT, truTV, HBO Max, SN, CBC, TVAS) Game 3: Carolina at Montreal, Monday, May 25, 8 p.m. (TNT, truTV, HBO Max, SN, CBC, TVAS) Game 4: Carolina at Montreal, Wednesday, May 27, 8 p.m. (TNT, truTV, HBO Max, SN, CBC, TVAS) Game 5: Montreal at Carolina, Friday, May 29, 8 p.m. (TNT, truTV, HBO Max, SN, CBC, TVAS) If necessary Game 6: Carolina at Montreal, Sunday, May 31, 7:30 p.m. (TNT, truTV, HBO Max, SN, TVAS) Game 7: Montreal at Carolina, Tuesday, June 2, 8 p.m. (TNT, truTV, HBO Max, SN, CBC, TVAS) NHL Playoff Predictions 2026: Will The Hurricanes Or Canadiens Win The East? [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/b66bc138-fa2d-428d-a3a9-51b902e9eee6.jpeg] NHL Playoff Predictions 2026: Will The Hurricanes Or Canadiens Win The East? The Carolina Hurricanes and Montreal Canadiens look to come out of the Eastern Conference with a spot in the Stanley Cup final. Who's Adam Proteau predicting to win this series? [https://thehockeynews.com/news/latest-news/nhl-playoff-predictions-2026-will-the-hurricanes-or-canadiens-win-the-east] COLORADO AVALANCHE (C1) VS. VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS (P1) Game 1: Vegas at Colorado, Wednesday, May 20, 8 p.m. (ESPN, SN, CBC, TVAS) Game 2: Vegas at Colorado, Friday, May 22, 8 p.m. (ESPN, SN, CBC, TVAS) Game 3: Colorado at Vegas, Sunday, May 24, 8 p.m. (ESPN, SN, CBC, TVAS) Game 4: Colorado at Vegas, Tuesday, May 26, 9 p.m. (ESPN, SN, CBC, TVAS) Vegas wins series 4-0 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Image [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/66c2f279-4757-4cb9-90a1-de296e3a65a6.jpeg] For action-packed issues, access to the entire magazine archive and a free issue, subscribe to The Hockey News at THN.com/free [https://thehockeynews.store/products/print-subscription?_gl=1*v5rozm*_ga*NDAxOTY4NTMuMTc1NTg5NTA0Mg..*_ga_ZET34ZFCGX*czE3Nzc4MTkwMTIkbzQyMSRnMSR0MTc3NzgxOTY0MiRqNDgkbDAkaDA.]. Get the latest news and trending stories by subscribing to our newsletter here [http://eepurl.com/i7OC4I]. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on THN.com or creating your own post in our community forum.
