NHL second-round playoff schedule 2024: Dates, times and complete matchups revealed

The first round of the NHL playoffs drew to a close with the Dallas Stars eliminating defending champions the Vegas Golden Knights, meaning hockey enthusiasts can shift their focus to the second round.

Here is the second-round schedule for the remaining eight teams in both conferences:

Eastern Conference second-round schedule announced

Florida Panthers vs. Boston Bruins

Game 1. Monday, May 6 - Boston at Florida (8 p.m. ET)

Game 2. Wednesday, May 8 - Boston at Florida @ TBD

Game 3. Friday, May 10 - Florida at Boston @ TBD

Game 4. Sunday, May 12 - Florida at Boston @ TBD

Game 5. Tuesday, May 14 - Boston at Florida @ TBD

Game 6. Friday, May 17 - Florida at Boston @ TBD

Game 7. Sunday, May 19 - Boston at Florida @ TBD

New York Rangers vs. Carolina Hurricanes

Game 1. Sunday, May 5 - Carolina at New York (4 p.m. ET)

Game 2. Tuesday, May 7 - Carolina at New York @ TBD

Game 3. Thursday, May 9 - New York at Carolina @ TBD

Game 4. Saturday, May 11 - New York at Carolina @ TBD

Game 5. Monday, May 13 - Carolina at New York @ TBD

Game 6. Thursday, May 16 - New York at Carolina @ TBD

Game 7. Saturday, May 18 - Carolina at New York @ TBD

TBD - To Be Determined

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Western Conference second-round playoff schedule

The Western Conference playoffs will kick off on May 7 when the Dallas Stars take on the Colorado Avalanche. The Oilers-Canucks series is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, May 8.

Dallas Stars vs. Colorado Avalanche

Game 1. Tuesday, May 7 - Colorado at Dallas @ 9:30 P.M. ET

Game 2. Thursday, May 9 - Colorado at Dallas @ 9:30 P.M. ET

Game 3. Saturday, May 11 - Dallas at Colorado @ TBD

Game 4. Monday, May 13 - Dallas at Colorado @ TBD

*Game 5. Wednesday, May 15 - Colorado at Dallas @ TBD

*Game 6. Friday, May 17 - Dallas at Colorado @ TBD

*Game 7. Sunday, May 19 - Colorado at Dallas @ TBD

Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks

Game 1. Wednesday, May 8 - Edmonton at Vancouver @ 10 P.M. ET

Game 2. Friday, May 10 - Edmonton at Vancouver @ 10 P.M. ET

Game 3. Sunday, May 12 - Vancouver at Edmonton @ TBD

Game 4. Monday, May 13 - Vancouver at Edmonton @ TBD

*Game 5. Wednesday, May 15 - Edmonton at Vancouver @ TBD

*Game 6. Friday, May 17 - Vancouver at Edmonton @ TBD

*Game 7. Sunday, May 19 - Edmonton at Vancouver @ TBD

TBD - To Be Determined

* if necessary

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Recap of Round 1 of NHL playoffs

Eastern Conference

In the Eastern Conference, the New York Rangers defeated the Washington Capitals 4-0 in the first round. They now face the Carolina Hurricanes, who needed five games to see off the New York Islanders.

The Florida Panthers, meanwhile, take on the Boston Bruins. The Panthers defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-1, while the Bruins outlasted the Maple Leafs in a seven-game slugfest.

Western Conference

In the Western Conference, the Colorado Avalanche will play the Dallas Stars. The Avalanche dominated the Winnipeg Jets and started their playoff run on a high note.

Lastly, the Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers meet after their triumphs in the first round.