The next stage of the Stanley Cup Playoffs could start before the first round concludes.
Round 2 will begin with Game 1 between the Colorado Avalanche and the Dallas Stars on Saturday at 8 p.m. ET, the NHL announced Friday.
Meanwhile, the first round continues Friday night with a pair of Game 6 matchups - one between the Philadelphia Flyers and Montreal Canadiens, and the other pitting the Vancouver Canucks against the defending champion St. Louis Blues.
The Flyers and the Canucks lead their respective series 3-2. However, if the Canadiens and/or Blues force Game 7, the decisive contests would be scheduled for Sunday.
In the opening round, the Avalanche eliminated the Arizona Coyotes in five games, while the Stars vanquished the Calgary Flames in six.
