The Florida Panthers have officially advanced to the final round of the'2023 NHL Playoffs'after sweeping the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Finals. Now the Panthers prepare for their first Stanley Cup Final appearance since the 1995-96 campaign.
Here's everything you need to know about the Panthers' upcoming Stanley Cup series.
When Do the Panthers Play Next in the NHL Playoffs?
The Panthers won't be waiting long for their next game, as the Stanley Cup Final is projected to start on Saturday, June 3. Having said that, if the Western Conference Finals series doesn't go the distance, the final round could begin sooner.
Who Will the Panthers Play in the Stanley Cup Final?
As the final remaining team from the Eastern Conference, Flori da will face either the Dallas Stars or Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Final
The Panthers' Stanley Cup matchup will be a typical best-of-seven series that follows the 2-2-1-1-1 format. That means the better seed (Vegas/Dallas) hosts Games 1 and 2, plus Games 5 and 7 if those are necessary. The worse seed (Florida) hosts Games 3 and 4, plus Game 6 if that is necessary.
If the Panthers beat the Stars or Golden Knights, they'll win the first Stanley Cup in franchise history.
Panthers Stanley Cup Final Schedule 2023
The Panthers ' Stanley Cup Final schedule has yet to be determined, so check back once their next series is official.
|
Game |
Date/Time |
Location |
TV Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Saturday, June 3, TBD |
T-Mobile Arena/American Airlines Center |
TNT, CBC, SportsNet |
|
2 |
TBD |
T-Mobile Arena/American Airlines Center |
TNT, CBC, SportsNet |
|
3 |
TBD |
FLA Live Arena |
TNT, CBC, SportsNet |
|
4 |
TBD |
FLA Live Arena |
TNT, CBC, SportsNet |
|
5* (If necessary) |
TBD |
T-Mobile Arena/American Airlines Center |
TNT, CBC, SportsNet |
|
6* (If necessary) |
TBD |
FLA Live Arena |
TNT, CBC, SportsNet |
|
7* (If necessary) |
TBD |
T-Mobile Arena/American Airlines Center |
TNT, CBC, SportsNet |