Game 1 of the conference finals is set for Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden

On Thursday we learned the New York Rangers were the first team to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals.

We may find out their opponent on Friday, or it may take until Sunday, depending on what happens between the Florida Panthers and Boston Bruins.

Either way, we now know when the next series will take place.

Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals is set for Wednesday, May 22 at 8 p.m. from Madison Square Garden. It will air on ESPN.

The first two games in Sunrise, Game 3 and Game 4, will take place on Sunday, May 26 at 3 p.m. and Tuesday, May 28 at 8 p.m.

The full schedule can be seen below: 

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