NEW YORK (May 8, 2018) – The National Hockey League today announced the dates, starting times and television information for the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs Conference Finals. The Eastern Conference Final features the Tampa Bay Lightning against the Washington Capitals and begins Friday, May 11, in Tampa. The Western Conference Final features the Vegas Golden Knights against the winner of Thursday’s Game 7 of the Second Round series between the Nashville Predators and Winnipeg Jets and begins Saturday, May 12, in either Nashville or Winnipeg.