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Here’s when the Florida Panthers will play the New York Islanders for their play-in series

Florida Panthers left wing Mike Hoffman (68) celebrates with teammates after scoring in the third period as the Florida Panthers host the Montreal Canadiens at the BB&T Center in Sunrise on Saturday, March 7, 2020.
Florida Panthers left wing Mike Hoffman (68) celebrates with teammates after scoring in the third period as the Florida Panthers host the Montreal Canadiens at the BB&T Center in Sunrise on Saturday, March 7, 2020. adiaz@miamiherald.com

The NHL Return to Play plan and a new collective bargaining agreement have been finalized, and the Stanley Cup Qualifier schedule is set.

The Florida Panthers’ quest for a Stanley Cup finally has dates attached to it.

The Panthers open their best-of-5 series against the New York Islanders in Toronto on Aug. 1, with the rest of the series being played on Aug. 4, Aug. 5, Aug. 7 (if necessary) and Aug. 9 (if necessary).

Times have not been announced, but all Eastern Conference games in Toronto will be played at noon, 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.

The 24 teams taking part in postseason action can now plan to open training camps Monday. This also serves as a deadline for players to opt out of competition without penalty. Teams are scheduled to travel to their respective hub cities on July 26. Edmonton will be the hub for Western Conference teams.

Jordan McPherson
Miami Herald
Jordan McPherson covers the Miami Hurricanes and Florida Panthers for the Miami Herald. He attended the University of Florida and covered the Gators athletic program for five years before joining the Herald staff in December 2017.
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