The 2023 NHL conference finals are set.
The Hurricanes punched their ticket to the Eastern Conference Final with a win over the Devils in the second round. Carolina took out New Jersey in five games to get back to its first conference final since 2019.
The Canes face the Panthers in the third round. Florida took care of business against Toronto, defeating the Leafs in five games.
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Out in the West, the Stars defeated the Kraken in Game 7 to set up a meeting with the Golden Knights in the Western Conference Final. Vegas took out Edmonton in six games in their series.
It's a rematch of the 2020 Western Conference Final, which saw the Stars come out on top in five games.
The Sporting News has the full bracket and schedule for the 2023 NHL playoffs.
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NHL playoff bracket 2023
Conference Finals
Eastern Conference
| Matchup | Series |
|---|---|
| (M1) Carolina Hurricanes vs. (WC2) Florida Panthers | FLA leads 2-0 |
Western Conference
| Matchup | Series |
|---|---|
| (P1) Vegas Golden Knights vs. (C2) Dallas Stars | VGK leads 2-0 |
Second Round
Eastern Conference
| Matchup | Series |
|---|---|
| (A2) Toronto Maple Leafs vs. (WC2) Florida Panthers | FLA wins 4-1 |
| (M1) Carolina Hurricanes vs. (M2) New Jersey Devils | CAR wins 4-1 |
Western Conference
| Matchup | Series |
|---|---|
| (C2) Dallas Stars vs. (WC1) Seattle Kraken | DAL wins 4-3 |
| (P1) Vegas Golden Knights vs. (P2) Edmonton Oilers | VGK wins 4-2 |
First Round
Eastern Conference
| Matchup | Series |
|---|---|
| (A1) Boston Bruins vs. (WC2) Florida Panthers | FLA wins 4-3 |
| (A2) Toronto Maple Leafs vs. (A3) Tampa Bay Lightning | TOR wins 4-2 |
| (M1) Carolina Hurricanes vs. (WC1) New York Islanders | CAR wins 4-2 |
| (M2) New Jersey Devils vs. (M3) New York Rangers | NJD wins 4-3 |
Western Conference
| Matchup | Series |
|---|---|
| (C1) Colorado Avalanche vs. (WC1) Seattle Kraken | SEA wins 4-3 |
| (C2) Dallas Stars vs. (C3) Minnesota Wild | DAL wins 4-2 |
| (P1) Vegas Golden Knights vs. (WC2) Winnipeg Jets | VGK wins 4-1 |
| (P2) Edmonton Oilers vs. (P3) Los Angeles Kings | EDM wins 4-2 |
NHL playoff schedule 2023
Thursday, May 18
| Game | Matchup | Series |
|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | Panthers 3, Hurricanes 2 (4OT) | Panthers lead 1-0 |
Friday, May 19
| Game | Matchup | Series |
|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | Golden Knights 4, Stars 3 (OT) | Golden Knights lead 1-0 |
Saturday, May 20
| Game | Matchup | Series |
|---|---|---|
| Game 2 | Panthers 2, Hurricanes 1 (OT) | Panthers lead 2-0 |
Sunday, May 21
| Game | Matchup | Series |
|---|---|---|
| Game 2 | Golden Knights 3, Stars 2 (OT) | Golden Knights lead 2-0 |
Monday, May 22
| Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 3 | Panthers vs. Hurricanes | 8 p.m. | TNT, SN, CBC TVAS |
Tuesday, May 23
| Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 3 | Stars vs. Golden Knights | 8 p.m. | ESPN, SN, CBC TVAS |
Wednesday, May 24
| Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 4 | Panthers vs. Hurricanes | 8 p.m. | TNT, SN, CBC TVAS |
Thursday, May 25
| Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 4 | Stars vs. Golden Knights | 8 p.m. | ESPN, SN, CBC TVAS |
Friday, May 26
| Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Game 5 | Hurricanes vs. Panthers | 8 p.m. | TNT, SN, CBC TVAS |
Saturday, May 27
| Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Game 5 | Golden Knights vs. Stars | 8 p.m. | ABC, SN, CBC TVAS |
Sunday, May 28
| Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Game 6 | Panthers vs. Hurricanes | 8 p.m. | TNT, SN, CBC TVAS |
Monday, May 29
| Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Game 6 | Stars vs. Golden Knights | 8 p.m. | ESPN, SN, CBC TVAS |
Tuesday, May 30
| Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Game 7 | Hurricanes vs. Panthers | 8 p.m. | TNT, SN, CBC TVAS |
Wednesday, May 31
| Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Game 7 | Golden Knights vs. Stars | 9 p.m. | ESPN, SN, CBC TVAS |