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2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs conference finals full schedule revealed: Florida Panthers and Dallas Stars establish early leads

2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs conference finals full schedule revealed: Florida Panthers and Dallas Stars establish early leads

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 22, 2025, 18:23 IST

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In the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Florida Panthers seized a 5-2 victory against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final, while the Dallas Stars dominated the Edmonton Oilers with a 6-3 win in the Western Conference Final. Both the Panthers and Stars aim to maintain their momentum but face tough competition as the series progresses.

2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs conference finals full schedule revealed: Florida Panthers and Dallas Stars establish early leads

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The Florida Panthers and Dallas Stars have both won pivotal Game 1 in their respective 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs conference finals matches, gaining early dominance in the Eastern and Western Conference Finals.Both teams now aim to keep their momentum going in what are set to be intense series as they battle it out for a place in the Stanley Cup Final.

Eastern Conference Final schedule: Florida Panthers vs. Carolina Hurricanes

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Game 1: Florida Panthers 5, Carolina Hurricanes 2
Game 2: Thursday, May 22—Panthers at Hurricanes, 8 p.m. ET (TNT, MAX, truTV, SN, CBC, TVAS)
Game 3: Saturday, May 24—Hurricanes at Panthers, 8 p.m. ET (TNT, MAX, truTV, SN, CBC, TVAS)
Game 4: Monday, May 26—Hurricanes at Panthers, 8 p.m. ET (TNT, MAX, truTV, SN, CBC, TVAS)
Game 5: Wednesday, May 28—Panthers at Hurricanes, 8 p.m. ET (If necessary)
Game 6: Friday, May 30—Panthers at Hurricanes, 8 p.m. ET (If necessary)
Game 7: Sunday, June 1—Hurricanes at Panthers, 8 p.m. ET (If necessary)

Florida Panthers top Carolina Hurricanes as Eastern Conference Final heats up

With a solid 5-2 victory in Game 1, the Florida Panthers have opened fire on the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final. The third-seeded Panthers in the Atlantic Division put on an authoritative road show and will now aim to continue that momentum at Game 2.

Dallas Stars dominate Edmonton Oilers in Game 1 of Western Conference Final

Meanwhile, in the West, the Dallas Stars made a strong statement by defeating the Edmonton Oilers 6-3 in Game 1. Powered by firepower on offense, as well as home-ice advantage, the Stars have opened up a 1-0 series advantage. The Oilers, powered by players such as Connor McDavid, will have to respond strongly in Game 2 to keep themselves from falling into a deeper hole.

Western Conference Final schedule: Dallas Stars vs. Edmonton Oilers

Game 1: Dallas Stars 6, Edmonton Oilers 3
Game 2: Friday, May 23—Oilers at Stars, 8 p.m. ET (ESPN, ESPN+, SN, CBC, TVAS)
Game 3: Sunday, May 25—Stars at Oilers, 3 p.m. ET (ABC, ESPN+, SN, CBC, TVAS)
Game 4: Tuesday, May 27—Stars at Oilers, 8 p.m. ET (ESPN, ESPN+, SN, CBC, TVAS)
Game 5: Thursday, May 29—Oilers at Stars, 8 p.m. ET (If necessary)
Game 6: Saturday, May 31—Stars at Oilers, 8 p.m. ET (If necessary)
Game 7: Monday, June 2—Oilers at Stars, 8 p.m. ET (If necessary)

Also read: NHL playoff bracket 2025 details on full schedule, TV channels, scoresAs the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs go on, both the Florida Panthers and Dallas Stars find themselves in good positions following their victories in Game 1. Yet, with veteran teams such as the Carolina Hurricanes and Edmonton Oilers on the opposing side, the journey to the Stanley Cup Final is far from a certainty. Expect high drama as the series goes on.

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