Last minute announcement from Gary Bettman and the National Hockey League

While the fifth game between Vegas and Dallas will take place at the end of the week, here is what has just been announced.

In the first scenario, if the Golden Knights win Saturday's game and eliminate the Stars in five games, the Stanley Cup final will officially start on May 31st.

In the second scenario, if the Stars win on Saturday and the series ends in six or seven games, the Stanley Cup final will officially start on June 3rd (regardless of the result of game number 6).

Here is the full schedule of the third round of the playoffs below, as well summarized by the excellent Frank Seravalli:

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