The team with home-ice advantage hosts Games 1, 2, 5 and 7, while the opponent hosts Games 3, 4 and 6 (Games 5 – 7 are played "if necessary").
The team will host Games 1,2,5,and 7 if they have the home-ice advantage. The opponent hosts Games 3,4, and 6. Games 5 -7 may not be necessary.