The Road to the Stanley Cup: Complete ECF Schedule and Viewing Guide
The intensity is peaking as the NHL enters one of its most thrilling stages. For hockey fans, the ECF schedule is the only thing that matters right now. With the Eastern and Western Conference Finals set, the battle for a spot in the Stanley Cup Finals is about to reach a fever pitch.
Whether you are rooting for the grit of the East or the speed of the West, we have compiled the full schedule, including game times and broadcast information, so you don’t miss a single second of the action.
Eastern Conference Finals: Montreal/Buffalo vs. Carolina
The East is heating up as the Montreal Canadiens (3A) or Buffalo Sabres (1A) face off against the powerhouse Carolina Hurricanes (1M) in a best-of-seven series. Expect high-stakes defense and explosive offense in this matchup.
- Game 1: Buffalo/Montreal at Carolina — Thursday, May 21 (TBD)
Broadcast: TNT, HBO Max, truTV, SN, CBC, TVAS - Game 2: Buffalo/Montreal at Carolina — Saturday, May 23 (TBD)
Broadcast: TNT, HBO Max, truTV, SN, CBC, TVAS - Game 3: Carolina at Buffalo/Montreal — Monday, May 25 (TBD)
Broadcast: TNT, HBO Max, truTV, SN, CBC, TVAS - Game 4: Carolina at Buffalo/Montreal — Wednesday, May 27 (TBD)
Broadcast: TNT, HBO Max, truTV, SN, CBC, TVAS - Game 5: Buffalo/Montreal at Carolina — Friday, May 29 (TBD)
Broadcast: TNT, HBO Max, truTV, SN, CBC, TVAS - Game 6: Carolina at Buffalo/Montreal — Sunday, May 31 (TBD)
Broadcast: TNT, HBO Max, truTV, SN, TVAS - Game 7: Buffalo/Montreal at Carolina — Tuesday, June 2 (TBD)
Broadcast: TNT, HBO Max, truTV, SN, TVAS
Western Conference Finals: Vegas Golden Knights vs. Colorado Avalanche
In the West, we have a clash of titans. The Vegas Golden Knights (1P) take on the Colorado Avalanche (1C) in a series that promises to be an absolute masterclass in professional hockey.
- Game 1: Vegas at Colorado — Wednesday, May 20, 8 p.m. ET
Broadcast: ESPN, SN, CBC, TVAS - Game 2: Vegas at Colorado — Friday, May 22, 8 p.m. ET
Broadcast: ESPN, SN, CBC, TVAS - Game 3: Colorado at Vegas — Sunday, May 24, 8 p.m. ET
Broadcast: ESPN, SN, CBC, TVAS - Game 4: Colorado at Vegas — Tuesday, May 26 (TBD)
Broadcast: ESPN, SN, CBC, TVAS - Game 5: Vegas at Colorado — Thursday, May 28, 8 p.m. ET
Broadcast: ESPN, SN, CBC, TVAS - Game 6: Colorado at Vegas — Saturday, May 30, 8 p.m. ET
Broadcast: ABC, SN, CBC, TVAS - Game 7: Vegas at Colorado — Monday, June 1, 8 p.m. ET
Broadcast: ESPN, SN, CBC, TVAS
How to Follow the Action
To ensure you have the most up-to-the-minute updates on injuries, roster changes, and live scores, we recommend following the official NHL website. From detailed analytics to real-time highlights, it is the gold standard for hockey coverage.
Pro Tip: Since many of these games are broadcast across multiple platforms (like TNT, ESPN, and HBO Max), make sure your subscriptions are active and your apps are updated before puck drop!
*Games 5, 6, and 7 will be played only if necessary to determine the series winner.
