2022 NHL playoffs: Conference finals schedule, where to watch

Michael Hoad
·Writer
Updated ·2 min read

What started as a field of 16 teams in the NHL playoffs has been trimmed down to four as the quest for the Stanley Cup continues.

In the Eastern Conference, the Tampa Bay Lightning's goal of a three-peat is still intact after the team dispatched the rival Florida Panthers in a four-game sweep. The Lightning will square off with the New York Rangers, who defeated the Carolina Hurricanes in seven games. Will Tampa show signs of rust or will the extended rest have done Jon Cooper's squad some good?

The Western Conference final features some of the most electrifying talent in the league as the Edmonton Oilers take on the Colorado Avalanche. Edmonton is coming off an emotionally-charged five-game victory over the Calgary Flames in the Battle of Alberta, while Colorado edged the St. Louis Blues in six games.

With two exciting series on tap, you won't want to miss any of the action. Here's how you can watch all the games to see which two teams punch their tickets to the Stanley Cup Final.

The Rangers and Lightning are among the four teams still alive in the NHL playoffs. (Photo by Mark LoMoglio/NHLI via Getty Images)
The Rangers and Lightning are among the four teams still alive in the NHL playoffs. (Photo by Mark LoMoglio/NHLI via Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Lightning vs. New York Rangers

Game 1: Wednesday, June 1 - Lightning at Rangers, 8 p.m. ET (ESPN, SN, CBC, TVAS)

Game 2: Friday, June 3 - Lightning at Rangers, 8 p.m. ET (ESPN, SN, CBC, TVAS)

Game 3: Sunday, June 5 - Rangers at Lightning, 3 p.m. ET (ESPN, SN, CBC, TVAS)

Game 4: Tuesday, June 7 - Rangers at Lightning, 8 p.m. ET (ESPN, SN, CBC, TVAS)

Game 5*: Thursday, June 9 - Lightning at Rangers, 8 p.m. ET (ESPN, SN, CBC, TVAS)

Game 6*: Saturday, June 11 - Rangers at Lightning, 8 p.m. ET (ESPN, SN, CBC, TVAS)

Game 7*: Tuesday, June 14 - Lightning at Rangers, 8 p.m. ET (ESPN, SN, CBC, TVAS)

*If necessary

Edmonton Oilers vs. Colorado Avalanche

Game 1: Tuesday, May 31 - Oilers at Avalanche, 8 p.m. ET (TNT, SN, CBC, TVAS)

Game 2: Thursday, June 2 - Oilers at Avalanche, 8 p.m. ET (TNT, SN, CBC, TVAS)

Game 3: Saturday, June 4 - Avalanche at Oilers, 8 p.m. ET (TNT, SN, CBC, TVAS)

Game 4: Monday, June 6 - Avalanche at Oilers, 8 p.m. ET (TNT, SN, CBC, TVAS)

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