NHL Playoffs 2012, Vancouver Canucks Vs. Los Angeles Kings: Game Schedule, TV Coverage And More

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 31: Daniel Sedin #22 of the Vancouver Canucks shoves Drew Doughty #8 of the Los Angeles Kings after the whistle in the third during the NHL game at Staples Center on December 31, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. The Kings defeated the Canucks 4-1. (Photo by Victor Decolongon/Getty Images)

The Los Angeles Kings used a strong stretch run to qualify for the postseason, but they have the top-seeded Vancouver Canucks to deal with now that they're there.

After struggling for most of the season, the Los Angeles Kings found a way to sneak into the 2012 NHL playoffs with a strong stretch run, fueled in part by trade deadline moves. Their welcome present to the postseason? The top-ranked Vancouver Canucks, who are looking to erase the bitter taste of 2011 disappointment from their mouths after falling in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals to the Boston Bruins.

Will the potent Canucks be too much for the Kings to handle, or can Jonathan Quick lead his club to an upset victory? We'll find out over the next two weeks. Here's the complete series schedule:

Wednesday, April 11	10:30 p.m.	Los Angeles at Vancouver	CBC, NBC Sports Network
Friday, April 13	10 p.m.	Los Angeles at Vancouver	CBC, NBC Sports Network
Sunday, April 15	10:30 p.m.	Vancouver at Los Angeles	NBC Sports Network, CBC
Wednesday, April 18	10 p.m.	Vancouver at Los Angeles	NBC Sports Network, CBC
*Sunday, April 22	TBD	Los Angeles at Vancouver	TBD
*Tuesday, April 24	TBD	Vancouver at Los Angeles	TBD
*Thursday, April 26	TBD	Los Angeles at Vancouver	TBD

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