Carolina Hurricanes Third Round Playoff Schedule 2023 (Next Opponent, Game Times and Dates for Conference Finals)

The Carolina Hurricanes have officially advanced to the third round of the 2023 NHL Playoffs after eliminating the New Jersey Devils in their second-round series. Now the Metropolitan Division's No. 1 seed prepares its first Eastern Conference Finals appearance since the 2018-19 campaign.

Here's everything you need to know about the Hurricanes' upcoming third round series.

When Do the Hurricanes Play Next in the NHL Playoffs?

The Hurricanes won't be waiting long for their next game, which will be sometime next week. This will be the first game of a best-of-seven series with a trip to the Stanley Cup Final on the line.

Who Will the Hurricanes Play in Round 3 of the Playoffs?

As the final remaining team from the Metropolitan Division bracket, Carolina will either face the Florida Panthers or Toronto Maple Leafs in the Eastern Conference Finals.

The Hurricanes' third-round matchup will be a typical best-of-seven series that follows the 2-2-1-1-1 format. That means the better seed (Carolina) hosts Games 1 and 2, plus Games 5 and 7 if those are necessary. The worse seed (Toronto/Florida) hosts Games 3 and 4, plus Game 6 if that is necessary.

If the Hurricanes beat either the Panthers or Maple Leafs, they'll reach the final round for the first time since they won the Stanley Cup in 2006.

Hurricanes Third Round Playoffs Schedule 2023

The Hurricanes' third-round playoff schedule has yet to be determined, so check back once their next series is official.

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