The NHL has finally released the full schedule for the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Carolina Hurricanes and Ottawa Senators will kick off their series in Raleigh on Saturday, April 18 at 3 p.m. That opening game will be streamed on FanDuel Sports Network, ESPN, Sportsnet, OMNI and TVAS. The rest of the schedule is as follows: First Round Schedule Game 1 - Sat. April 18; 3pm; Lenovo Center Game 2 - Mon. April 20; 7:30pm; Lenovo Center Game 3 - Thur. April 23; 7:30pm; Canadian Tire Centre Game 4 - Sat. April 25; 3pm; Canadian Tire Centre Game 5* - Mon. April 27; TBD; Lenovo Center Game 6* - Thur. April 30; TBD; Canadian Tire Centre Game 7* - Sat. May 2; TBD; Lenovo Center *If necessary First Round Schedule [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/87534511-cea0-477d-9bc1-28060d511317.jpeg] First Round Schedule -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RECENT ARTICLES Why This Year Could Be Different For Carolina [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/latest-news/why-this-year-could-be-different-for-carolina] Hurricanes Supposedly Undecided On Starting Goalie As Game 1 Nears [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/latest-news/hurricanes-supposedly-undecided-on-starting-goalie-as-game-1-nears] Biggest Areas Of Concern For Carolina Hurricanes Heading Into Playoffs [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/latest-news/biggest-areas-of-concern-for-carolina-hurricanes-heading-into-playoffs] NHL Announces Game 1 Start Times [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/latest-news/nhl-announces-game-1-start-times] Carolina Hurricanes To Face Ottawa Senators In First Round Of 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/latest-news/carolina-hurricanes-to-face-ottawa-senators-in-first-round-of-2026-stanley-cup-playoffs] Image [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/2fc97c03-6cff-45e8-ae59-23b0632dfa24.jpeg] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay updated with the most interesting Carolina Hurricanes stories, analysis, breaking news and more! Tap the star to add us to your favorites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwmeDfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] to never miss a story. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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]. 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.
