Hurricanes Eastern Conference Final Schedule set—sort of

The Carolina Hurricanes have had their Eastern Conference Final schedule set ahead of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, though details remain tentative. The NHL faced criticism earlier in the playoffs for announcing the start of the Hurricanes' second-round series against the Philadelphia Flyers with less than 48 hours' notice before Game One. In response to backlash and comparisons to the NBA's more transparent scheduling format, the NHL has since begun announcing game times multiple days in advance.