NEW YORK (May 24, 2021) – The National Hockey League today announced the following updates to the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round schedule:

Thursday, May 27

• The start time of Game 5 of the First Round series between the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs has been set for 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, May 27, in Toronto. The game will be televised on Sportsnet, CBC and TVA Sports in the Canada. In the U.S., the game will be on NBCSN.

• The start time of Game 6 of the First Round series between the Carolina Hurricanes and Nashville Predators has been set for 9:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, May 27, in Nashville. The game will be televised on NBCSN in the U.S. In Canada, the game will be on SN360 and TVA Sports.

The starting times and national broadcast information for Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round games scheduled on Wednesday, May 26, will be announced following tonight’s games.

COURTESY NHLmedia.com