TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Tampa Bay Lightning will start their quest for the Stanley Cup on Sunday afternoon when they play the Florida Panthers in the first game of the first round of the playoffs.
The first two games of the best-of-seven series will be played in Sunrise at Amerant Bank Arena.
The Bolts’ first home playoff game will be on Thursday.
Here is a look at the team’s first-round playoff schedule:
| Game | Location | Date/Time |
| Game 1 | Amerant Bank Arena | Sunday, April 21 at 12:30 p.m. |
| Game 2 | Amerant Bank Arena | Tuesday, April 23 at 7:30 p.m. |
| Game 3 | Amalie Arena | Thursday, April 25 at 7 p.m. |
| Game 4 | Amalie Arena | Saturday, April 27 at 5 p.m. |
| Game 5 (if necessary) | Amerant Bank Arena | Monday, April 29 |
| Game 6 (if necessary) | Amalie Arena | Wednesday, May 1 |
| Game 7 (if necessary) | Amerant Bank Arena | Saturday, May 4 |
The Tampa Bay Lightning said game times are subject to change.
