2016 STANLEY CUP FINAL TO START MONDAY, MAY 30
The National Hockey League announced today the schedule for the 2016 Stanley Cup Final, which begins Monday, May 30, in Pittsburgh.
Based on their superior regular-season point total, the Eastern Conference Champion Pittsburgh Penguins will host Games 1 and 2 of the best-of-seven Stanley Cup Final, as well as Games 5 and 7, if necessary.
The Western Conference Champion San Jose Sharks will host Games 3 and 4, as well as Game 6, if necessary.
In the U.S., NBC will televise Game 1 and, if necessary, Games 5-7. NBCSN will broadcast Game 2. Television information for Games 3 and 4 will be announced at a later date.
In Canada, CBC and TVA Sports will broadcast the entire series.
All games also will be carried by NBC Sports Radio. NHL Network will feature special programming from the Stanley Cup Final and NHL.com will continue to provide extensive digital coverage.
2016 STANLEY CUP FINAL SCHEDULE
Subject to Change/All Times ET
Game 1 Monday, May 30 8 p.m. San Jose at Pittsburgh NBC, CBC, TVAS
Game 2 Wednesday, June 1 8 p.m. San Jose at Pittsburgh NBCSN, CBC, TVAS
Game 3 Saturday, June 4 8 p.m. Pittsburgh at San Jose CBC, TVAS
Game 4 Monday, June 6 8 p.m. Pittsburgh at San Jose CBC, TVAS
Game 5* Thursday, June 9 8 p.m. San Jose at Pittsburgh NBC, CBC, TVAS
Game 6* Sunday, June 12 8 p.m. Pittsburgh at San Jose NBC, CBC, TVAS
Game 7* Wednesday, June 15 8 p.m. San Jose at Pittsburgh NBC, CBC, TVAS
* If necessary
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