2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Conference Semifinals Television Schedule and Announcers

The Stanley Cup Playoffs logo. (NHL.com, Tamir Moore)

* The second round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs begins Tuesday night with a doubleheader on ESPN -- Panthers vs. Maple Leafs, Game 1 (7 p.m. ET, ESPN) followed by Kraken vs. Stars, Game 1 (9:30 p.m. ET, ESPN)

* ESPN, TBS and TNT to televise second-round matchups

What a wild beginning to these Stanley Cup Playoffs! Following the first round action (spread out over these last couple of weeks), we are now ready to advance and begin Round 2 of the playoffs, starting tonight (Tuesday, May 2).

ESPN will televise a doubleheader tonight (Tuesday, May 2), to open up the Second Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. 

Tuesday's ESPN doubleheader begins in Toronto where the surprising Florida Panthers, coming off a historic and stunning 3-1 series deficit comeback victory over Boston thus ending their historic year, clash with the Toronto Maple Leafs, who advance beyond the opening round for the first time since 2004, in Game 1 of their series at 7 p.m. (ET). Veteran ESPN commentator Steve Levy will have the call alongside analyst AJ Mleczko, with reporting from Dominic Moore.

Following that contest, the Seattle Kraken -- in just their second season of existence -- march on to battle Jason Robertson and the Dallas Stars in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals at 9:30 p.m. (ET) on ESPN. Bob Wischusen will provide on-site commentary from American Airlines Center in Dallas. Joining Wischusen on the broadcast is analyst Brian Boucher and reporter Leah Hextall.

Then, tomorrow, Wednesday, May 3, ESPN returns to televise two more Semifinal Game 1's, beginning at 7 p.m. (ET).

Wednesday's coverage on ESPN commences in Raleigh, North Carolina where Jack Hughes and the New Jersey Devils, fresh off their Game 7 shutout win over the Rangers in the first round, come to visit Brent Burns and the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 1 of a best-of-seven series. Game 1 of the Devils-Hurricanes is set for 7 p.m. (ET) on ESPN. Game 1 of the New Jersey-Carolina series features ESPN's lead NHL broadcast team -- Sean McDonough (play-by-play), Ray Ferraro (analyst) & Emily Kaplan (reporter) on the call.

Wednesday's coverage on ESPN continues from Las Vegas, Nevada and T-Mobile Arena. At 9:30 p.m. (ET), Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers face off with Jack Eichel and the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals. Wischusen, Boucher and reporter Linda Cohn provide commentary from Las Vegas.

The second round then continues Thursday on TNT -- Panthers vs. Maple Leafs (Game 2) at 7 p.m. (ET) & Kraken vs. Stars (Game 2) at 9:30 p.m. ET.

Read on for a complete series and broadcast schedule for the Conference Semifinals. Also, I have provided a link for the first round (in case you missed it).

* The Conference Quarterfinals information can be found here: https://tamirmoore.blogspot.com/2023/04/2023-stanley-cup-playoffs-conference.html

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• 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Conference Semifinals Series Summary

Eastern Conference:

* (A2) Toronto Maple Leafs vs. (WC2) Florida Panthers == Florida wins series, 4-1 (Series begins on Tuesday, May 2)

. Game 1 - Tuesday, May 2 - Panthers vs. Maple Leafs - ESPN, 7:00 PM (ET) - Steve Levy, AJ Mleczko, Dominic Moore

. Game 2 - Thursday, May 4 - Panthers vs. Maple Leafs - TNT, 7:00 PM (ET) - Brendan Burke, Darren Pang, Alyson Lozoff

. Game 3 - Sunday, May 7 - Maple Leafs vs. Panthers - TBS, 6:30 PM (ET) - Brendan Burke, Darren Pang, Alyson Lozoff

. Game 4 - Wednesday, May 10 - Maple Leafs vs. Panthers - ESPN, 7:00 PM (ET) - Steve Levy, AJ Mleczko, Dominic Moore

. Game 5 - Friday, May 12 - Panthers vs. Maple Leafs - TNT, 7:00 PM (ET) - Brendan Burke, Darren Pang, Kathryn Tappen

. Game 6 (if nec.) - Sunday, May 14 - Maple Leafs vs. Panthers - TBD

. Game 7 (if nec.) - Tuesday, May 16 - Panthers vs. Maple Leafs - TNT, TBD - 

* (M1) Carolina Hurricanes vs. (M2) New Jersey Devils == Carolina wins series, 4-1 (Series begins on Wednesday, May 3)

  

. Game 1 - Wednesday, May 3 - Devils vs. Hurricanes - ESPN, 7:00 PM (ET) - Sean McDonough, Ray Ferraro, Emily Kaplan

. Game 2 - Friday, May 5 - Devils vs. Hurricanes - TNT, 8:00 PM (ET) - Kenny Albert, Keith Jones, Colby Armstrong

. Game 3 - Sunday, May 7 - Hurricanes vs. Devils - TBS, 3:30 PM (ET) - Kenny Albert, Eddie Olczyk, Keith Jones

. Game 4 - Tuesday, May 9 - Hurricanes vs. Devils - ESPN, 7:00 PM (ET) - Sean McDonough, Ray Ferraro, Emily Kaplan

. Game 5 - Thursday, May 11 - Devils vs. Hurricanes - TNT, 7:00 PM (ET) - Kenny Albert, Eddie Olczyk, Patrick Sharp

. Game 6 (if nec.) - Saturday, May 13 - Hurricanes vs. Devils - ESPN, 4:00 PM (ET) -

. Game 7 (if nec.) - Monday, May 15 - Devils vs. Hurricanes - ESPN, TBD - 

Western Conference:

* (P1) Vegas Golden Knights vs. (P2) Edmonton Oilers == Vegas wins series, 4-2 (Series begins on Wednesday, May 3)

 

. Game 1 - Wednesday, May 3 - Oilers vs. Golden Knights - ESPN, 9:30 PM (ET) - Bob Wischusen, Brian Boucher, Linda Cohn

. Game 2 - Saturday, May 6 - Oilers vs. Golden Knights - TNT, 7:00 PM (ET) - John Forslund, Shane Hnidy, Jody Shelley

. Game 3 - Monday, May 8 - Golden Knights vs. Oilers - ESPN, 8:30 PM (ET) - Bob Wischusen, Brian Boucher, Leah Hextall

. Game 4 - Wednesday, May 10 - Golden Knights vs. Oilers - ESPN, 10:00 PM (ET) - Mike Monaco, Ryan Callahan, Leah Hextall

. Game 5 - Friday, May 12 - Oilers vs. Golden Knights - TNT, 10:00 PM (ET) - John Forslund, Shane Hnidy, Jody Shelley

. Game 6 - Sunday, May 14 - Golden Knights vs. Oilers - ESPN, 10:00 PM (ET) - John Buccigross, AJ Mleczko, Dominic Moore

. Game 7 (if nec.) - Tuesday, May 16 - Oilers vs. Golden Knights - TNT, 9:00 PM (ET) -

* (C2) Dallas Stars vs. (WC1) Seattle Kraken == Dallas wins series, 4-3 (Series begins on Tuesday, May 2)

. Game 1 - Tuesday, May 2 - Kraken vs. Stars - ESPN, 9:30 PM (ET) - Bob Wischusen, Brian Boucher, Leah Hextall

. Game 2 - Thursday, May 4 - Kraken vs. Stars - TNT, 9:30 PM (ET) - Alex Faust, Jennifer Botterill, Tarik El-Bashir

. Game 3 - Sunday, May 7 - Stars vs. Kraken - TBS, 9:30 PM (ET) - Alex Faust, Patrick Sharp, Jennifer Botterill

. Game 4 - Tuesday, May 9 - Stars vs. Kraken - ESPN, 9:30 PM (ET) - Bob Wischusen, Brian Boucher, Linda Cohn

. Game 5 - Thursday, May 11 - Kraken vs. Stars - TNT, 9:30 PM (ET) - Alex Faust, Jennifer Botterill, Kathryn Tappen

. Game 6 - Saturday, May 13 - Stars vs. Kraken - ESPN, 7:00 PM (ET) - Bob Wischusen, Brian Boucher, Leah Hextall

. Game 7 - Monday, May 15 - Kraken vs. Stars - ESPN, 8:00 PM (ET) - Bob Wischusen, Brian Boucher, Leah Hextall

• 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Conference Semifinals Daily Television Schedule

* Tuesday, May 2

. Game 1 - Panthers vs. Maple Leafs - ESPN, 7:00 PM (ET) - Steve Levy, AJ Mleczko, Dominic Moore

. Game 1 - Kraken vs. Stars - ESPN, 9:30 PM (ET) - Bob Wischusen, Brian Boucher, Leah Hextall

* Wednesday, May 3

. Game 1 - Devils vs. Hurricanes - ESPN, 7:00 PM (ET) - Sean McDonough, Ray Ferraro, Emily Kaplan

. Game 1 - Oilers vs. Golden Knights - ESPN, 9:30 PM (ET) - Bob Wischusen, Brian Boucher, Linda Cohn

* Thursday, May 4

. Game 2 - Panthers vs. Maple Leafs - TNT, 7:00 PM (ET) - Brendan Burke, Darren Pang, Alyson Lozoff

. Game 2 - Kraken vs. Stars - TNT, 9:30 PM (ET) - Alex Faust, Jennifer Botterill, Tarik El-Bashir

* Friday, May 5

. Game 2 - Devils vs. Hurricanes - TNT, 8:00 PM (ET) - Kenny Albert, Keith Jones, Colby Armstrong

* Saturday, May 6

. Game 2 - Oilers vs. Golden Knights - TNT, 7:00 PM (ET) - John Forslund, Shane Hnidy, Jody Shelley

* Sunday, May 7

. Game 3 - Hurricanes vs. Devils - TBS, 3:30 PM (ET) - Kenny Albert, Eddie Olczyk, Keith Jones

. Game 3 - Maple Leafs vs. Panthers - TBS, 6:30 PM (ET) - Brendan Burke, Darren Pang, Alyson Lozoff

. Game 3 - Stars vs. Kraken - TBS, 9:30 PM (ET) - Alex Faust, Patrick Sharp, Jennifer Botterill

* Monday, May 8

. Game 3 - Golden Knights vs. Oilers - ESPN, 8:30 PM (ET) - Bob Wischusen, Brian Boucher, Leah Hextall

* Tuesday, May 9

. Game 4 - Hurricanes vs. Devils - ESPN, 7:00 PM (ET) - Sean McDonough, Ray Ferraro, Emily Kaplan

. Game 4 - Stars vs. Kraken - ESPN, 9:30 PM (ET) - Bob Wischusen, Brian Boucher, Linda Cohn

* Wednesday, May 10

. Game 4 - Maple Leafs vs. Panthers - ESPN, 7:00 PM (ET) - Steve Levy, AJ Mleczko, Dominic Moore

. Game 4 - Golden Knights vs. Oilers - ESPN, 10:00 PM (ET) - Mike Monaco, Ryan Callahan, Leah Hextall

* Thursday, May 11

. Game 5 - Devils vs. Hurricanes - TNT, 7:00 PM (ET) - Kenny Albert, Eddie Olczyk, Patrick Sharp

. Game 5 - Kraken vs. Stars - TNT, 9:30 PM (ET) - Alex Faust, Jennifer Botterill, Kathryn Tappen

* Friday, May 12

. Game 5 - Panthers vs. Maple Leafs - TNT, 7:00 PM (ET) - Brendan Burke, Darren Pang, Kathryn Tappen

. Game 5 - Oilers vs. Golden Knights - TNT, 10:00 PM (ET) - John Forslund, Shane Hnidy, Jody Shelley

* Saturday, May 13

. Game 6 - Stars vs. Kraken - ESPN, 7:00 PM (ET) - Bob Wischusen, Brian Boucher, Leah Hextall

* Sunday, May 14

. Game 6 - Golden Knights vs. Oilers - ESPN, 10:00 PM (ET) - John Buccigross, AJ Mleczko, Dominic Moore

* Monday, May 15

. Game 7 - Kraken vs. Stars - ESPN, 8:00 PM (ET) - Bob Wischusen, Brian Boucher, Leah Hextall

* Source(s): https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-playoffs-round-2-schedule-2023/c-280468316.