Hurricanes Prepare for Eastern Conference Final Starting Tuesday

RALEIGH, N.C. – The Carolina Hurricanes are set to face their opponent in the 2025 Eastern Conference Final, starting on Tuesday, May 20. The Hurricanes will play either the Florida Panthers or the Toronto Maple Leafs, the outcome of which will be decided in Game 7 on Sunday.

Following the Dallas Stars‘ recent victory over the Winnipeg Jets, the NHL announced the schedule for the Conference Final Round. The Hurricanes’ Game 1 will take place at 8 p.m. ET at Lenovo Center in Raleigh. Tickets are now available for all home games in the series.

“The Loudest House is ready,” said Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour. “Our fans create an incredible atmosphere, and we can’t wait to start the next round of playoff hockey.”

In anticipation of the Eastern Conference Final, the schedule has been placed on the NHL’s official website, outlining potential matchups and start times. If Carolina faces the Panthers, the games will be held in Raleigh and Florida, while games against the Maple Leafs will take place in Toronto and Raleigh.

For Eastern Conference Final, which could see the Hurricanes facing Florida or Toronto, the details are as follows: Game 1 against Florida is May 20 in Raleigh, and if they play against Toronto, the location of Game 1 will shift to Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.

Game Schedule Summary:

Game 1: Tuesday, May 20, Florida at Carolina, 8 p.m. ET, Lenovo Center

Game 2: Thursday, May 22, Florida at Carolina, 8 p.m. ET, Lenovo Center

Game 3: Saturday, May 24, Carolina at Florida, 8 p.m. ET, Amerant Bank Arena

Game 4: Monday, May 26, Carolina at Florida, 8 p.m. ET, Amerant Bank Arena

Game 5: If necessary, Wednesday, May 28, Florida at Carolina, 8 p.m. ET, Lenovo Center

Game 6: If necessary, Friday, May 30, Carolina at Florida, 8 p.m. ET, Amerant Bank Arena

Game 7: If necessary, Sunday, June 1, Florida at Carolina, 8 p.m. ET, Lenovo Center

As the countdown to the Eastern Conference Final begins, playoff excitement builds in Raleigh, where fans eagerly await to cheer on their team.