Montreal – The National Hockey League revealed the schedule for the first round of the 2021 Stanley Cup qualifiers on Thursday.
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The Canadians begin their series of foursome of seven against Maple Leaves on Thursday, May 20 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.
Here is the full schedule for the series:
|
match |
Date |
Instead of that |
hour |
|
Match 1 |
Thursday, May 20 |
Scotiabank Stadium |
19:30 (HE) |
|
Match 2 |
Saturday May 22 |
Scotiabank Stadium |
19h00 (HE) |
|
Match 3 |
Monday May 24 |
Bell center |
19h00 (HE) |
|
Match 4 |
Tuesday 25 May |
Bell center |
To specify |
|
* Match 5 |
Thursday, May 27 |
Scotiabank Stadium |
To specify |
|
* Match 6 |
Saturday May 29 |
Bell center |
To specify |
|
* Match 7 |
Monday May 31 |
Scotiabank Stadium |
To specify |
* If necessary
This will be the first playoff streak between Montreal and Toronto since 1979.
The two teams faced each other in 15 playoff matches. Montreal won eight from that series.
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