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- The Carolina Hurricanes will host Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final on May 19, 2026 if the Sabres–Canadiens series ends in six games, otherwise on May 21, 2026.
- The NHL’s May 14, 2026 schedule says a six-game series lets the Hurricanes host Games 2-6 through May 29, while a seven-game series moves them to May 22-31 and ends June 2.
- Defenseman K’Andre Miller said mental rest helps players, and coach Rod Brind’Amour said it may outweigh physical rest.
