With the NHL schedule still being finalized, the tentative critical dates calendar spells out how a compressed playoffs will look:

Qualifying Rounds: 10 days
Round 1: Fewer than 14 days
Round 2: Fewer than 14 days
Round 3: Fewer than 14 days
Stanley Cup Final: Fewer than 13 days

— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) July 9, 2020