The excitement is heating up as four teams battle it out to determine who will face off in the 2024 Stanley Cup Final. The NHL has just dropped the full schedule for the title series, and it’s set to be a thrilling showdown. Here’s everything you need to know:
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Mark Your Calendars: Game 1 kicks off on June 8. The action will air on ABC and stream on ESPN+, with all puck drops for the best-of-seven series at 8 p.m. EDT.
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Home-Ice Advantage: The team with the better record among the finalists will snag home-ice advantage, hosting Games 1, 2, 5, and 7 if necessary. This could be a game-changer!
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Game Schedule:
- Game 2: June 10
- Game 3: June 13
- Game 4: June 15
- Game 5: June 18 (if needed)
- Game 6: June 21 (if needed)
- Game 7: June 24 (if needed)
Now, let’s dive into the conference finals matchups:
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Eastern Conference Finals: The New York Rangers are hosting the Florida Panthers for Game 5 of their 2-2 series at 8 p.m. Thursday in New York. Game 6 will be in Sunrise, Fla., at 8 p.m. Saturday. If needed, Game 7 will return to New York at 8 p.m. Monday. The Rangers, boasting the best regular-season record (55-23-4), are poised to secure home-ice advantage if they advance.
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Western Conference Finals: The Dallas Stars will take on the Edmonton Oilers in Game 5 at 8:30 p.m. Friday in Dallas. The series, currently tied at 2-2, will move to Edmonton for Game 6 at 8 p.m. Sunday, with a potential Game 7 back in Dallas at 8 p.m. Tuesday. The Stars, with the second-best record (52-21-9), will gain home-ice advantage if they win and the Rangers don’t make it to the finals.
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Potential Home-Ice Scenarios:
- If the Panthers (52-24-6) advance, they’ll only get home-ice advantage if the Oilers beat the Stars.
- The Oilers, having the worst record (49-27-6) among the finalists, can only play a maximum of three home games in the finals.
Stay tuned as these intense matchups unfold, setting the stage for what promises to be an electrifying Stanley Cup Final!
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