Game 1 Set For Saturday - Community Post

The NHL finally announced the start times for Game 1 of the eight first round series of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Carolina and Ottawa will kick off the postseason slate with Game 1 set for a 3 p.m. EST puck drop on Saturday, streaming on FanDuel Sports Network and ESPN.

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Opening puck drops revealed! Catch the Hurricanes vs. Senators Saturday at 3 p.m., with more thrilling matchups to follow.

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