NHL Announces Schedule for 2024 Stanley Cup Final
Edmonton Oilers to Face New York Rangers
Series to Begin June 6 in Edmonton
The National Hockey League (NHL) today announced the schedule for the 2024 Stanley Cup Final, which will match the Edmonton Oilers against the New York Rangers.
The series will begin on June 6 in Edmonton, with Game 1 at Rogers Place. The Oilers will host Games 1, 2, and 5, while the Rangers will host Games 3, 4, and 6. If a seventh game is necessary, it will be played in Edmonton on June 18.
The Oilers advanced to the Stanley Cup Final by defeating the Dallas Stars in six games in the Western Conference Finals. The Rangers advanced by defeating the Carolina Hurricanes in seven games in the Eastern Conference Finals.
The Oilers are seeking their first Stanley Cup since 1990, while the Rangers are seeking their first Stanley Cup since 1994.
The Stanley Cup Final is the culmination of the NHL playoffs, which began with 16 teams in each conference. The playoffs are a single-elimination tournament, with the winner of each round advancing to the next round. The Stanley Cup Final is a best-of-seven series, with the team that wins four games first being crowned the Stanley Cup champion.
The Stanley Cup is the oldest professional sports trophy in North America, dating back to 1892. It is awarded to the winner of the NHL playoffs each year. The Stanley Cup is a silver trophy that is inscribed with the names of all the teams that have won it.
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