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NHL Playoff Schedule 2011: Times, TV Information For Round One's Last Hurrah
Two Game 7's? Yeah, good night for watching hockey.
7:00 p.m. ET
No. 6 Montreal Canadiens at No. 3 Boston Bruins -- Series tied, 3-3
Game 7, Eastern Conference Quarterfinals -- TD Garden in Boston, Mass.
Local TV: NESN in Boston, no local coverage in Montreal.
National TV: Versus in the United States., CBC and RDS in Canada.
Get up to speed with our blogs: Habs Eyes On The Prize covering the, uh, Habs, Stanley Cup of Chowder covering the Bruins. You can find full SBNation.com coverage here.
8:00 p.m. ET
No. 5 Tampa Bay Lightning at No. 4 Pittsburgh Penguins -- Series tied, 3-3
Game 7, Eastern Conference Quarterfinals - CONSOL Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Local TV: ROOT Sports in Pittsburgh, Sun Sports in Tampa.
National TV: NHL Network in the U.S., Versus in the U.S. (after MTL-BOS), RIS and TSN in Canada.
Get up to speed with our blogs: Raw Charge covering the Lightning, Pensburgh covering the Penguins. You can find full SBNation.com coverage here.
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NHL Playoff Schedule 2011: Times, TV Information For Tuesday's Three Elimination Games
Two Game 7's. One Game 6. Hell of a night of nationally-televised hockey for you on this Tuesday.
7:00 p.m. ET
No. 3 Boston Bruins at No. 6 Montreal Canadiens -- Bruins lead series, 3-2.
Game 6, Eastern Conference Quarterfinals -- Bell Centre in Montreal, Que.
Local TV: NESN in Boston, no local coverage in Montreal.
National TV: NHL Network in the U.S., CBC and RDS in Canada.
Our blogs: Habs Eyes On The Prize covering the, uh, Habs, Stanley Cup of Chowder covering the Bruins. You can find full SBNation.com coverage here.
7:30 p.m. ET
No. 7 Buffalo Sabres at No. 2 Philadelphia Flyers -- Series tied, 3-3.
Game 7, Eastern Conference Quarterfinals -- Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa.
Local TV: CSN Philly in Philadelphia, MSG Buffalo in Buffalo.
National TV: Versus in the United States, TSN in Canada.
Our blogs: Broad Street Hockey for Flyers coverage, Die By The Blade on the Sabres. You can find full SBNation.com coverage here.
10:00 p.m. ET
No. 8 Chicago Blackhawks at No. 1 Vancouver Canucks -- Series tied, 3-3.
Game 7, Western Conference Quarterfinals -- Rogers Arena in Vancouver, B.C.
Local TV: CSN Chicago in Chicago, no local coverage in Vancouver.
National TV: Versus in the U.S., CBC and RDS in Canada.
Our blogs: Nucks Misconduct for the Vancouver perspective, Second City Hockey from Chicago. You can find full SBNation.com coverage here.
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NHL Playoff Schedule 2011: Times, TV Information For Monday's Two Games
A full rundown of Monday night's slim NHL playoff schedule...
7:00 p.m. ET
No. 4 Pittsburgh Penguins at No. 5 Tampa Bay Lightning -- Penguins lead series, 3-2.
Game 6, Eastern Conference Quarterfinals -- St. Pete Times Forum in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Local TV: ROOT Sports in Pittsburgh, Sun Sports in Tampa.
National TV: Versus in the U.S., CBC and RDS in Canada.
Our blogs: Raw Charge covering the Lightning, Pensburgh covering the Penguins. You can find full SBNation.com coverage here.
10:00 p.m. ET
No. 2 San Jose Sharks at No. 7 Los Angeles Kings -- Sharks lead series, 3-2.
Game 6, Western Conference Quarterfinals -- Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif.
Local TV: CSN California in San Jose, Prime Ticket in Los Angeles.
National TV: Versus in the United States, TSN and RDS in Canada.
Our blogs: Jewels From The Crown covers the Kings perspective, Fear The Fin has the Sharks side of things and Battle of California has it all (likely in cartoon form). You can find full SBNation.com coverage here.
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NHL Playoff Schedule 2011: Times, TV Information For Friday's Two Games
A full rundown of the two games on the 2011 NHL playoff schedule Friday night:
7:30 p.m. ET
No. 7 Buffalo Sabres at No. 2 Philadelphia Flyers -- Series tied, 2-2.
Game 5, Eastern Conference Quarterfinals -- Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa.
Local TV: CSN Philly in Philadelphia, MSG in Buffalo.
National TV: Versus in the U.S., TSN and RDS in Canada.
Our blogs: Broad Street Hockey for Flyers coverage, Die By The Blade on the Sabres. You can find full SBNation.com coverage here.
10:00 p.m. ET
No. 5 Nashville Predators at No. 4 Anaheim Ducks -- Series tied, 2-2.
Game 5, Western Conference Quarterfinals -- Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif.
Local TV: FS Tennessee in Nashville, Prime Ticket in Anaheim.
National TV: Versus in the United States, TSN and RDS in Canada.
Our blogs: On the Forecheck covers the Predators, while Anaheim Calling covers the Ducks. You can find full SBNation.com coverage here.
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NHL Playoff Schedule 2011: Times, TV Information For Thursday's Action
7:00 p.m. ET
No. 3 Boston Bruins at No. 6 Montreal Canadiens -- Canadiens lead series, 2-1.
Game 4, Eastern Conference Quarterfinals -- HSBC Arena in Buffalo, N.Y.
Local TV: NESN in Boston, no local coverage in Montreal.
National TV: Versus in the U.S., CBC and RDS in Canada.
Our blogs: Habs Eyes On The Prize covering the, uh, Habs, Stanley Cup of Chowder covering the Bruins. You can find full SBNation.com coverage here.
10:00 p.m. ET
No. 8 Chicago Blackhawks at No. 1 Vancouver Canucks -- Canucks lead series, 3-1.
Game 5, Western Conference Quarterfinals -- Rogers Arena in Vancouver, B.C.
Local TV: CSN Chicago in Chicago, no local coverage in Vancouver.
National TV: Versus in the U.S., CBC and RDS in Canada.
Our blogs: Nucks Misconduct for the Vancouver perspective, Second City Hockey from Chicago. You can find full SBNation.com coverage here.
10:30 p.m. ET
No. 2 San Jose Sharks at No. 7 Los Angeles Kings -- Sharks lead series, 2-1.
Game 4, Western Conference Quarterfinals -- Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif.
Local TV: CSN California in San Jose, Prime Ticket in Los Angeles.
National TV: No national coverage in the U.S., TSN and RIS in Canada.
Our blogs: Jewels From The Crown covers the Kings perspective, Fear The Fin has the Sharks side of things and Battle of California has it all (likely in cartoon form). You can find full SBNation.com coverage here.
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NHL Playoff Schedule 2011: Times, TV Information For Wednesday's Five Stanley Cup Games
After just two games on Tuesday night, the NHL playoff schedule is a little meatier on Wednesday night with 10 teams taking part in five games. It's all Game 4 action across the league, and one team could be playing their final game of the season as the Coyotes face elimination.
Of course, they could also be facing relocation (it's a tired topic, we know, and sorry Coyotes fans), so this could potentially be the final game in the history of the Coyotes organization. We will see.
Here's a full rundown of Wednesday's action.
7:00 p.m. ET
No. 1 Washington Capitals at No. 8 New York Rangers -- Capitals lead series, 2-1.
Game 4, Eastern Conference Quarterfinals -- Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, N.Y.
Local TV: CSN Washington in D.C., MSG in New York.
National TV: Versus in the U.S., TSN and RIS in Canada.
Our blogs: Japers' Rink for the Caps perspective, Blueshirt Banter on the Rangers. You can find full SBNation.com coverage here.
No. 4 Pittsburgh Penguins at No. 5 Tampa Bay Lightning -- Penguins lead series, 2-1.
Game 4, Eastern Conference Quarterfinals -- St. Pete Times Forum in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Local TV: ROOT Sports in Pittsburgh, Sun Sports in Tampa.
National TV: No national coverage in the U.S., CBC and RDS in Canada.
Our blogs: Raw Charge covering the Lightning, Pensburgh covering the Penguins. You can find full SBNation.com coverage here.
7:30 p.m. ET
No. 2 Philadelphia Flyers at No. 7 Buffalo Sabres -- Flyers lead series, 2-1.
Game 4, Eastern Conference Quarterfinals -- HSBC Arena in Buffalo, N.Y.
Local TV: CSN Philly in Philadelphia, MSG Buffalo in Buffalo.
National TV: Versus in the U.S. (after NYR-WSH), TSN2 in Canada.
Our blogs: Broad Street Hockey for Flyers coverage, Die By The Blade on the Sabres. You can find full SBNation.com coverage here.
8:30 p.m. ET
No. 4 Anaheim Ducks at No. 5 Nashville Predators -- Predators lead series, 2-1.
Game 4, Western Conference Quarterfinals -- Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn.
Local TV: FS Tennessee in Nashville, KDOC in Anaheim.
National TV: No national coverage in the U.S., TSN and RIS in Canada.
Our blogs: On the Forecheck covers the Predators, while Anaheim Calling covers the Ducks. You can find full SBNation.com coverage here.
10:30 p.m. ET
No. 3 Detroit Red Wings at No. 6 Phoenix Coyotes -- Red Wings lead series, 3-0.
Game 4, Western Conference Quarterfinals -- Jobing.com Arena in Glendale, Ariz.
Local TV: Fox Sports Arizona in Phoenix, Fox Sports Detroit in Detroit.
National TV: Versus in the United States, CBC and RDS in Canada.
Check in with our blogs: Winging It In Motown on the Red Wings, Five For Howling on the Coyotes. You can find full SBNation.com coverage here.
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NHL Playoff Schedule 2011: Times, TV Information For Tuesday's Games
A full rundown of Tuesday's slim NHL playoff schedule, including the all-important TV information:
8:00 p.m. ET
No. 1 Vancouver Canucks at No. 8 Chicago Blackhawks -- Canucks lead series, 3-0.
Game 4, Western Conference Quarterfinals -- United Center in Chicago, Ill.
Local TV: CSN Chicago in Chicago, no national coverage in Vancouver.
National TV: Versus in the U.S., CBC and RDS in Canada.
Our blogs: Nucks Misconduct for the Vancouver perspective, Second City Hockey from Chicago. You can find full SBNation.com coverage here.
10:30 p.m. ET
No. 2 San Jose Sharks at No. 7 Los Angeles Kings -- Series tied, 1-1.
Game 3, Western Conference Quarterfinals -- Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif.
Local TV: CSN California in San Jose, Prime Ticket in Los Angeles.
National TV: Versus in the United States, TSN and RDS in Canada.
Our blogs: Jewels From The Crown covers the Kings perspective, Fear The Fin has the Sharks side of things and Battle of California has it all (likely in cartoon form). You can find full SBNation.com coverage here.
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NHL Playoff Schedule 2011: Times, TV Information For Monday's Game 3 Action
A full rundown of Monday's NHL playoff schedule, including the all-important TV information:
7:00 p.m. ET
No. 2 Philadelphia Flyers at No. 7 Buffalo Sabres -- Series tied, 1-1.
Game 3, Eastern Conference Quarterfinals -- HSBC Arena in Buffalo, N.Y.
Local TV: CSN Philly in Philadelphia, MSG Buffalo in Buffalo.
National TV: Versus in the U.S., TSN in Canada.
Our blogs: Broad Street Hockey for Flyers coverage, Die By The Blade on the Sabres. You can find full SBNation.com coverage here.
7:30 p.m. ET
No. 3 Boston Bruins at No. 6 Montreal Canadiens -- Canadiens lead, 2-0.
Game 3, Eastern Conference Quarterfinals -- Bell Centre in Montreal, Que.
Local TV: NESN in Boston, no local coverage in Montreal.
National TV: no national coverage in U.S., CBC and RDS in Canada.
Get up to speed with our blogs: Habs Eyes On The Prize covering the, uh, Habs, Stanley Cup of Chowder covering the Bruins. You can find full SBNation.com coverage here.
No. 4 Pittsburgh Penguins at No. 5 Tampa Bay Lightning -- Series tied, 1-1.
Game 3, Eastern Conference Quarterfinals - St. Pete Times Forum in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Local TV: ROOT Sports in Pittsburgh, Sun Sports in Tampa.
National TV: Versus in the United States (after PHI-BUF), no national coverage in Canada.
Get up to speed with our blogs: Raw Charge covering the Lightning, Pensburgh covering the Penguins. You can find full SBNation.com coverage here.
10:30 p.m. ET
No. 3 Detroit Red Wings at No. 6 Phoenix Coyotes -- Red Wings lead, 2-0.
Game 3, Western Conference Quarterfinals -- Jobing.com Arena in Glendale, Ariz.
Local TV: Fox Sports Detroit in Detroit, Fox Sports Arizona in Phoenix
National TV: Versus in the U.S., CBC and RDS in Canada.
Check in with our blogs: Winging It In Motown on the Red Wings, Five For Howling on the Coyotes. You can find full SBNation.com coverage here.
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NHL Playoff Schedule 2011: Times, TV Information For Friday's Games
Tampa Bay, New York, Chicago and Anaheim all look to even their Quarterfinal series on Friday night. There are four games around the 2011 NHL playoff schedule, and here's a look at all the pertinent details of each:
7:00 p.m. ET
No. 5 Tampa Bay Lightning vs. No. 4 Pittsburgh Penguins -- Penguins lead series, 1-0
Game 2, Eastern Conference Quarterfinals - CONSOL Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Local TV: ROOT Sports in Pittsburgh, Sun Sports in Tampa.
National TV: No national coverage in the United States, CBC and RDS in Canada.
Get up to speed with our blogs: Raw Charge covering the Lightning, Pensburgh covering the Penguins. You can find full SBNation.com coverage here.
7:30 p.m. ET
No. 8 New York Rangers vs. No. 1 Washington Capitals -- Capitals lead series 1-0
Game 2, Eastern Conference Quarterfinals - Verizon Center in Washington D.C.
Local TV: CSN Washington in D.C. and MSG in New York.
National TV: Versus in the United States, TSN and RIS in Canada.
Our blogs: Japers' Rink for the Caps perspective, Blueshirt Banter on the Rangers. You can find full SBNation.com coverage here.
10:00 p.m. ET
No. 8 Chicago Blackhawks at No. 1 Vancouver Canucks -- Canucks lead series, 1-0
Game 2, Western Conference Quarterfinals - Rogers Arena in Vancouver, B.C.
Local TV: CSN Chicago in Chicago, no local coverage in Vancouver.
National TV: Versus in the United States, CBC and RDS in Canada.
Our blogs: Nucks Misconduct for the Vancouver perspective, Second City Hockey from Chicago. You can find full SBNation.com coverage here.
10:30 p.m. ET
No. 5 Nashville Predators at No. 4 Anaheim Ducks -- Predators lead series, 1-0
Game 2, Western Conference Quarterfinals - Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif.
Local TV: SportSouth in Nashville, KDOC in Anaheim.
National TV: No national coverage in the United States, TSN and RIS in Canada.
Our blogs: On the Forecheck covers the Predators, while Anaheim Calling covers the Ducks. You can find full SBNation.com coverage here.
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NHL Playoff Schedule 2011: Times, TV Information For Thursday's Stanley Cup Games
The 2011 NHL playoffs continue on Thursday with Game 1’s in the three first-round series that have yet to kick off. A full schedule of Thursday’s Stanley Cup Playoff action:
7:00 p.m. ET
No. 6 Montreal Canadiens at No. 3 Boston Bruins
Game 1, Eastern Conference Quarterfinals — TD Garden in Boston, Mass.
Local TV: NESN in Boston, no local coverage in Montreal.
National TV: Versus in the United States, CBC and RDS in Canada.
Get up to speed with our blogs: Habs Eyes On The Prize covering the, uh, Habs, Stanley Cup of Chowder covering the Bruins. You can find full SBNation.com coverage here.
7:30 p.m. ET
No. 7 Buffalo Sabres at No. 2 Philadelphia Flyers
Game 1, Eastern Conference Quarterfinals — Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa.
Local TV: CSN Philly in Philadelphia, MSG Buffalo in Buffalo
National TV: Versus in the U.S. (joined in progress after MTL-BOS), TSN in Canada.
Our blogs: Broad Street Hockey for Flyers coverage, Die By The Blade on the Sabres. You can find full SBNation.com coverage here.
10:00 p.m. ET
No. 7 Los Angeles Kings at No. 2 San Jose Sharks
Game 1, Western Conference Quarterfinals — HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif.
Local TV: Fox Sports West in Southern California, CSN California in Northern California.
National TV: Versus in the United States, TSN and RDS in Canada.
Our blogs: Jewels From The Crown covers the Kings perspective, Fear The Fin has the Sharks side of things and Battle of California has it all (likely in cartoon form). You can find full SBNation.com coverage here.
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NHL Playoff Schedule 2011: Times, TV Information For Wednesday's Games
The 2011 NHL playoffs kick off on Wednesday night with five games across the league. Here's a quick rundown on each of the first round games on this first night of real, live playoff hockey.
7:00 p.m. ET
No. 5 Tampa Bay Lightning at No. 4 Pittsburgh Penguins
Game 1, Eastern Conference Quarterfinals -- CONSOL Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Local TV: ROOT Sports in Pittsburgh, Sun Sports in Tampa.
National TV: CBC in Canada (Eastern region), RDS, no U.S. national coverage.
Get up to speed with our blogs: Raw Charge covering the Lightning, Pensburgh covering the Penguins. You can find full SBNation.com coverage here.
No. 6 Phoenix Coyotes at No. 3 Detroit Red Wings
Game 1, Western Conference Quarterfinals -- Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Mi.
Local TV: Fox Sports Detroit in Detroit, no local coverage in Phoenix.
National TV: Versus in the U.S. (including Phoenix), CBC in Canada.
Check in with our blogs: Winging It In Motown on the Red Wings, Five For Howling on the Coyotes. You can find full SBNation.com coverage here.
7:30 p.m. ET
No. 8 New York Rangers at No. 1 Washington Capitals
Game 1, Eastern Conference Quarterfinals -- Verizon Center in Washington D.C.
Local TV: MSG Plus in New York, CSN Washington in D.C.
National TV: Versus in the U.S. (after PHX-DET), CBC in Canada (Western region).
Our blogs: Japers' Rink for the Caps perspective, Blueshirt Banter on the Rangers. You can find full SBNation.com coverage here.
10:00 p.m. ET
No. 8 Chicago Blackhawks at No. 1 Vancouver Canucks
Game 1, Western Conference Quarterfinals -- Rogers Arena in Vancouver, B.C.
Local TV: CSN Chicago in Chicago, no local coverage in Vancouver.
National TV: Versus in the U.S., RDS and CBC in Canada.
Our blogs: Nucks Misconduct for the Vancouver perspective, Second City Hockey from Chicago. You can find full SBNation.com coverage here.
10:30 p.m. ET
No. 5 Nashville Predators at No. 4 Anaheim Ducks
Game 1, Western Conference Quarterfinals -- Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif.
Local TV: KDOC in Anaheim, SportSouth in Nashville.
National TV: TSN and RIS in Canada, no national coverage in the U.S.
Our blogs: On the Forecheck covers the Predators, while Anaheim Calling covers the Ducks. You can find full SBNation.com coverage here.
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NHL Playoff Schedule 2011 Announced; Games Begin Wednesday With Penguins Vs. Lightning
The 2011 NHL playoff schedule is set, and the second season will officially begin on Wednesday at 7 p.m. when the Pittsburgh Penguins host the Tampa Bay Lightning at Consol Energy Center. Four other playoff series will begin that night, while the other three series will get underway on Thursday.
Below, the complete schedule. The lower seed hosts Games 1, 2, 5 and 7, while the higher seed hosts Games 3, 4 and 6. All times Eastern.
No. 1 Washington Capitals vs. No. 8 New York Rangers
Game 1: Wed., April 13 at 7:30 p.m.
Game 2: Fri., April 15 at 7:30 p.m.
Game 3: Sun., April 17 at 3 p.m.
Game 4: Wed., April 20 at 7 p.m.
Game 5*: Sat., April 23 at 3 p.m.
Game 6*: Mon., April 25 at TBD
Game 7*: Wed., April 27 at TBD
No. 2 Philadelphia Flyers vs. No. 7 Buffalo Sabres
Game 1: Thu., April 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Game 2: Sat., April 16 at 5 p.m.
Game 3: Mon., April 18 at 7 p.m.
Game 4: Wed., April 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Game 5*: Fri., April 22 at 7:30 p.m.
Game 6*: Sun., April 24 at 3 p.m.
Game 7*: Tues., April 26 at TBD
No. 3 Boston Bruins vs. No. 6 Montreal Canadiens
Game 1: Thurs., April 14 at 7 p.m.
Game 2: Sat., April 16 at 7 p.m.
Game 3: Mon., April 18 at 7:30 p.m.
Game 4: Thurs., April 21 at 7 p.m.
Game 5*: Sat., April 23 at 7 p.m.
Game 6*: Tues., April 26 at TBD
Game 7*: Wed., April 27 at TBD
No. 4 Pittsburgh Penguins vs. No. 5 Tampa Bay Lightning
Game 1: Wed., April 13 at 7 p.m.
Game 2: Fri., April 15 at 7 p.m.
Game 3: Mon., April 18 at 7:30 p.m.
Game 4: Wed., April 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Game 5*: Sat., April 23 at TBD
Game 6*: Mon., April 25 at TBD
Game 7*: Wed., April 27 at TBD
No. 1 Vancouver Canucks vs. No. 8 Chicago Blackhawks
Game 1: Wed., April 13 at 10 p.m.
Game 2: Fri., April 15 at 10 p.m.
Game 3: Sun., April 17 at 8 p.m.
Game 4: Tues., April 19 at 8 p.m.
Game 5*: Thurs., April 21 at 10 p.m.
Game 6*: Sun., April 24 at 8 p.m.
Game 7*: Tues., April 26 at TBD
No. 2 San Jose Sharks vs. No. 7 Los Angeles Kings
Game 1: Thurs., April 14 at 10 p.m.
Game 2: Sat., April 16 at 10 p.m.
Game 3: Tues., April 19 at 10:30 p.m.
Game 4: Thurs., April 21 at 10:30 p.m.
Game 5*: Sat., April 23 at 10:30 p.m.
Game 6*: Mon., April 25 at TBD
Game 7*: Wed., April 27 at TBD
No. 3 Detroit Red Wings vs. No. 6 Phoenix Coyotes
Game 1: Wed., April 13 at 7 p.m.
Game 2: Sat., April 16 at 1 p.m.
Game 3: Mon., April 17 at 10:30 p.m.
Game 4: Wed., April 20 at 10:30 p.m.
Game 5*: Fri., April 22 at 7 p.m.
Game 6*: Sun., April 24 at TBD
Game 7*: Wed., April 27 at TBD
No. 4 Anaheim Ducks vs. No. 5 Nashville Predators
Game 1: Wed., April 13 at 10:30 p.m.
Game 2: Fri., April 15 at 10:30 p.m.
Game 3: Sun., April 17 at TBD
Game 4: Wed., April 20 at TBD
Game 5*: Fri., April 22 at 10 p.m.
Game 6*: Sun., April 24 at TBD
Game 7*: Tues., April 26 at TBD
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NHL Playoff Schedule 2011: CBC Selects Canucks Vs. Blackhawks To Kick Off Postseason Coverage
It's no secret that NHL playoff schedules are run by the television networks, and in the case of CBC's Hockey Night In Canada, they perhaps have the most pull in that department. CBC has announced prior to the NHL's official announcement of playoff schedules that they'll broadcast four different first round series.
The Vancouver Canucks will try to carry over their Presidents' Trophy regular-season campaign success into the playoffs against the Chicago Blackhawks, with the games airing live on CBC Television and streaming at CBCSports.ca starting Wednesday at 7 p.m. PT (10 p.m. ET).
They also announced that they'll cover Bruins vs. Canadiens on Thursday night from Boston, as well as the matchups between Detroit and Phoenix and Pittsburgh and Tampa Bay.
That clears up a bit of the still-mostly-unknown 2011 playoff schedule. It's likely that these four series will be covered on Versus in the United States as well. The official schedule will be announced on NHL Network at 10 p.m. Eastern Sunday, and you can catch that in this StoryStream as soon as it's known.
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Political Debate Could Be Postponed Due To Schedule Conflict With Canadiens Playoff Game
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NHL Playoff Schedule 2011 To Be Announced At 10 P.M. Eastern On NHL Network
The 2011 NHL playoff schedule will be officially announced at 10 p.m. Eastern on a special NHL Network program, but a few hours before that announcement, we have some indications on when each series will start. Keep in mind that all of this is speculation for now.
First, in the East...
No. 1 Washington Capitals vs. No. 8 New York Rangers
There are no schedule conflicts at Verizon Center later this week (thanks, Wizards!), so we don't have any indication just yet on when this series could begin. But, using deduction, we might be able to assume that this series doesn't start Thursday, since it seems that two other Eastern series are starting that night.
No. 2 Philadelphia Flyers vs. No. 7 Buffalo Sabres
It looks as though this series will begin on Thursday, since the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia is occupied on both Wednesday evening by the 76ers and on Friday night by the AFL's Soul.
No. 3 Boston Bruins vs. No. 6 Montreal Canadiens
All the signs are pointing to a Thursday start at TD Garden. In Quebec, they're trying to move political debates to Wednesday night to avoid a conflict with the start of the Habs' playoff season.
No. 4 Pittsburgh Penguins vs. No. 5 Tampa Bay Lightning
There's a schedule conflict at CONSOL Energy Center in Pittsburgh on Saturday night, so that would make you believe that the series could start Wednesday, with Game 2 being played Friday night. This makes the most sense, since two of the other Eastern series begin on Thursday night, but there's the potential that this series could start on Friday night as well.
If the Pens were to host Game 1 on Wednesday and Game 2 on Friday, Game 3 would have to wait until Monday thanks to an Iron Maiden show at the St. Pete Times Forum on Sunday. Charlie Sheen is there on Friday the 22nd, too, and that's apropos of nothing. Just worth mentioning.
Now, to the West...
No. 1 Vancouver Canucks vs. No. 8 Chicago Blackhawks
Rod Stewart and Stevie Nicks are at Rogers Arena on Friday night, so it looks as though these two playoff rivals will face off in Game 1 on Thursday night.
No. 2 San Jose Sharks vs. No. 7 Los Angeles Kings
This one looks like it's headed for a Thursday start as well, since there's an event at HP Pavilion scheduled for Friday night.
No. 3 Detroit Red Wings vs. No. 6 Phoenix Coyotes
Nothing really happens at Joe Louis Arena or Jobing.com Arena, so it's kind of up in the air when this one could begin. If the other Western series are any indication, it looks like this one could start Wednesday.
No. 4 Anaheim Ducks vs. No. 5 Nashville Predators
Lady Gaga is at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville next Tuesday, so if this series begins on Wednesday night, that would be a schedule conflict for Game 4. That far away in the series, though, doesn't rule out anything. There's no way to really tell when this one could begin. We'll have to wait and see.
It's a little easier to narrow things down in the East than the West, as you can see, but this gives us somewhat of an idea of what to expect when the schedule is officially announced at 10 p.m. Eastern on this Sunday night. We'll have the real, official schedule as soon as that announcement is made, so be sure to stop back.
