NHL Playoff Schedule 2023 Round 2: Matches, dates and time

The NHL 2023 playoffs Round 1 came to an end on Monday (May 1). The New Jersey Devils became the eighth team to have qualified for the the second round. The Devils defeated the New York Rangers 4-0 to win the series in Game 7.

The NHL has announced its Round 2 Game 1, 2 schedule. Below is the list of teams as well as the schedule for Round 2 matchups.

NHL Playoffs: Teams advance to Round 2

We now have eight teams left in the competition that will battle in the second round of the 2023 NHL playoffs starting on Tuesday.

1. Toronto Maple Leafs (EC)
2. Carolina Hurricanes
3. Florida Panthers
4. New Jersey Devils
5. Vegas Golden Knights (WC)
6. Dallas Stars
7. Edmonton Oilers
8. Seattle Kraken

NHL Playoffs: Round 2 Schedule

Eastern Conference

• Toronto Maple Leafs vs Florida Panthers:
• (G1) Tuesday, May 2, 7 p.m. ET,
• (G2) Thursday, May 4, 7 p.m. ET.
• (G3) Sunday, May 7, 6:30 p.m. ET
• (G4) Wednesday, May 10, 7 p.m. ET
• (G5)* Friday, May 12, TBD
• (G6)* Sunday, May 14, TBD
• (G7)* Tuesday, May 16, TBD
• Carolina Hurricans vs New Jersey Devils:
• (G1) Wednesday, May 3, 7 p.m.ET
• (G2) Friday, May 5, 8 p.m. ET
• (G3) Sunday, May 7, 3:30 p.m. ET
• (G4) Tuesday, May 9, 7 p.m. ET
• (G5)* Thursday, May 11, TBD
• (G6)* Saturday, May 13, TBD
• (G7)* Monday , May 15, TBD

Western Conference

• Dallas Stars vs Seattle Kraken:
• (G1) Tuesday, May 2, 9:30 p.m. ET
• (G2) Thursday, May 4, 9:30 p.m. ET
• (G3) Sunday, May 7, 9:30 p.m. ET
• (G4) Tuesday, May 9, 9:30 p.m. ET
• (G5)* Thursday, May 11, TBD
• (G6)* Saturday, May 13, TBD
• (G7)* Monday , May 15, TBD
• Vegas Golden Knights vs Edmonton Oilers
• (G1) Wednesday, May 3, 9:30 p.m. ET
• (G2) Saturday, May 6, 7 p.m. ET
• (G3) Monday, May 8, 8:30 p.m. ET
• (G4) Wednesday, May 10, 10 p.m. ET
• (G5)* Friday, May 12, TBD
• (G6)* Sunday, May 14, TBD
• (G7)* Tuesday, May 16, TBD

TBD = To be determined

* = If necessary

Round 1 of the playoffs featured some of the greatest moments on the ice along with some upsets as well. The 2023 Presidents' Trophy winners, the Boston Bruins, were knocked out by the Florida Panthers in Game 7 on Sunday.

The Seattle Kraken won their first-ever playoff series in their franchise history after defeating the reigning champions Colorado Avalanche 4-3. The Toronto Maple Leafs finally broke their 19-year curse after knocking out the Tampa Bay Lightning to reach the second round for the first time since 2004.

The series between the Los Angeles Kings and the Edmonton Oilers featured some of the greatest matchups. In a total of seven games, the series had three overtime thriller contests. The action is not over yet as the NHL playoffs are going to be more tense and exciting to watch in Round 2.

Following the completion of Round 2, the top four teams will move into their respective Conference Finals. The Conference winners will then headline the 2023 Stanley Cup Finals.