The Stanley Cup Final will begin on Saturday June 8, the NHL announced Thursday.
The series, with a potential Game 7 on June 24, is scheduled to incorporate an extra off day when the two teams travel, meaning the only times it will play every other day is between Games 1 and 2 and Games 3 and 4.
There will also be a considerable layoff between the end of the conference finals and the start of the Cup Final.
A potential Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Final will be played on Monday night at Madison Square Garden, with five days between then and Game 1 of the Cup Final.
The Rangers and Panthers are tied at 2-all. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con
The Oilers won Game 4 to even the series. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con
The Western Conference Final between Dallas and Edmonton would play Game 7 on Tuesday night, with one less day until the Cup Final.
The Rangers, who entered Thursday’s Game 5 tied 2-2 with the Panthers, would open the Cup Final at home regardless of opponent.
There are four teams left in contention for the Stanley Cup. Getty ImagesTherefore, home dates at Madison Square Garden for the Cup Final would be June 8, June 10, June 18 and June 24.
