Golden Knights, Kings open NHL playoff series in Las Vegas

The Golden Knights will open their first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday at T-Mobile Arena, the NHL announced Sunday.

The opening faceoff is set for 7 p.m.

Game 2 is Friday, and the start time depends on whether Boston or Tampa Bay wins the Atlantic Division. If the Lightning win the division, start time will be 7 p.m. at T-Mobile Arena; if Boston wins, it’s a 7:30 p.m. puck drop.

Boston meets Florida later Sunday, and the result will determine the Atlantic Division champion.

The series shifts to Los Angeles for Game 3 at 7:30 p.m. next Sunday. Game 4 is set for April 17 with the start time also depending on the winner of the Atlantic Division (7 p.m. if Boston wins; 7:30 p.m. if Tampa Bay wins).

If necessary, Game 5 is slated for either 7 or 7:30 p.m. April 19 at T-Mobile Arena.

Game 6 would take place April 21 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, and Game 7 would be back at T-Mobile Arena. The times are all to be determined.

The Knights and Kings split the season series, with each team accumulating five points from the four games. The Kings swept a home-and-home series from the Knights in their last meeting, with a 3-2 overtime win in Los Angeles on Feb. 26 and a 4-1 victory at T-Mobile Arena the following night.

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