It might have dropped during the National Anthem in Game 1, but the NHL has at last finally dropped the schedule for the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Carolina Hurricanes opened up the second round slate at home on Saturday against the Philadelphia Flyers and they'll play Game 2 again at Lenovo Center on Monday, May 4 at 7 p.m. Here's the full schedule breakdown: Game 1 - 8 p.m., Saturday, May 2 (@ Lenovo Center) Game 2 - 7 p.m., Monday, May 4 (@ Lenovo Center) Game 3 - 8 p.m., Thursday, May 7 (@ Xfinity Mobile Arena) Game 4 - 6 p.m., Saturday, May 9 (@ Xfinity Mobile Arena) Game 5 - Monday, May 11 (@ Lenovo Center) Game 6 - Wednesday, May 13 (@ Xfinity Mobile Arena) Game 7 - Saturday, May 16 (@ Lenovo Center) Image [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/6d576474-98d5-4ead-b11f-de49fd70bfb1.jpeg] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RECENT ARTICLES Hurricanes Top Line Confident Heading Into Second Round Despite Lack Of Scoring [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/latest-news/hurricanes-top-line-confident-heading-into-second-round-despite-lack-of-scoring] Former Flyers Excited To Take On Old Team [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/players/former-flyers-excited-to-take-on-old-team] 'I'm Hopeful That Both Guys Will Be Ready': Hurricanes Hoping To Have Nikolaj Ehlers, Alexander Nikishin Back For Second Round [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/latest-news/im-hopeful-that-both-guys-will-be-ready-hurricanes-hoping-to-have-nikolaj-ehlers-alexander-nikishin-back-for-second-round] Experience Reigning Supreme for Alexander Nikishin In Second Playoff Stint [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/players/experience-reining-supreme-for-alexander-nikishin-in-second-playoff-stint] 'I Feel Fresh': Jaccob Slavin's Early Absence May Be Blessing In Disguise For Hurricanes [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/latest-news/i-feel-fresh-early-absence-of-jaccob-slavin-may-be-blessing-in-disguise-for-hurricanes] 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.
