The Montreal Canadiens clinched a spot in the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 1993. The Habs will take on the Tampa Bay Lightning, who beat the New York Islanders in Game 7, 1-0. The Lightning will be defending their title and will be playing for their third championship in franchise history.
The NHL confirmed the schedule for the Stanley Cup Final:
Game 1: Canadiens at Lightning, Monday, June 28, 8 p.m. ET
Game 2: Canadiens at Lightning, Wednesday, June 30, 8 p.m. ET
Game 3: Lightning at Canadiens, Friday, July 2, 8 p.m. ET
Game 4: Lightning at Canadiens, Monday, July 5, 8 p.m. ET
Game 5: Canadiens at Lightning, Wednesday, July 7, 8 p.m. ET (if necessary)
Game 6: Lightning at Canadiens, Friday, July 9, 8 p.m. ET (if necessary)
Game 7: Canadiens at Lightning, Sunday, July 11, 7 p.m. ET (if necessary)
Also on Friday, the league announced its NHL Awards show will air Tuesday night (June 29) at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Network in the United States.
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