Round 2 of NHL playoffs set to start Saturday

The Boston Bruins and New York Islanders will kick off Round 2 of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Saturday at 8 p.m. ET, the NHL announced Thursday.

Additionally, the Colorado Avalanche will take on the winner of Game 7 between the Vegas Golden Knights and Minnesota Wild on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET.

The Carolina Hurricanes and Tampa Bay Lightning will start the Central Division final Sunday at 5 p.m. ET in Raleigh. Carolina punched its ticket to the second round Thursday night with an overtime victory over the Nashville Predators in Game 6.

The North Division schedule remains undetermined. The Toronto Maple Leafs hold a 3-2 series lead over the Montreal Canadiens with Game 6 set for Saturday. The team that advances will face the Winnipeg Jets in Round 2.