The Boston Bruins and New York Islanders will kick off Round 2 of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Saturday at 8 p.m. ET, the NHL announced Thursday.
Additionally, the Colorado Avalanche will take on the winner of Game 7 between the Vegas Golden Knights and Minnesota Wild on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET.
The start dates of the Central and North Division second-round series are still unknown. The Tampa Bay Lightning and Winnipeg Jets have already advanced, but their opponents aren't yet decided.
Tampa Bay will face either the Predators or the Carolina Hurricanes - who hold a 3-2 series lead over Nashville - while the Jets will clash with the Toronto Maple Leafs or the Montreal Canadiens. Toronto currently holds a 3-1 lead over Montreal.
Both the Hurricanes and Maple Leafs can punch their tickets to Round 2 with a win Thursday, while Game 7 between the Golden Knights and Wild is scheduled for Friday.
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