The NHL has just announced the schedules for six of the league's eight playoff matchups. Following tonight's regular season game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Los Angeles Kings, the remaining two West Division matchups and schedules will be decided.
NEW YORK (May 13, 2021) – The National Hockey League today announced the schedule scenarios, starting times and national broadcast information for the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round based on the outcome of tonight's Los Angeles Kings-Colorado Avalanche game. The 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round will begin Saturday, May 15 with Game 1 between the Boston Bruins and Washington Capitals at 7:15 p.m. ET (NBC, SN, CBC, TVAS). All times listed are ET and subject to change.