Knights-Stars 1st-round series schedule released by NHL

The Golden Knights begin their Stanley Cup defense Monday.

Game 1 of their first-round series against the Dallas Stars is set for 6:30 p.m. at American Airlines Center.

The rematch of the 2020 and 2023 Western Conference Final will air on ESPN for Games 1 and 2.

TBS will broadcast Game 3 when the series shifts to T-Mobile Arena. Broadcasting information for Game 4 and beyond has yet to be announced.

Here is the full series schedule:

Game 1 — Monday, 6:30 p.m. at American Airlines Center

Game 2 — Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. at American Airlines Center

Game 3 — April 27, 7:30 p.m. at T-Mobile Arena

Game 4 — April 29, TBD at T-Mobile Arena

Game 5* — May 1, TBD at American Airlines Center

Game 6* — May 3, TBD at T-Mobile Arena

Game 7* — May 5, TBD at American Airlines Center

*If necessary