Much like the Blues vs. Blackhawks series, two Stanley Cup favorites will meet in the first round when the San Jose Sharks and Los Angeles Kings renew pleasantries in the Western Conference playoffs.
The two California rivals are both gunning for the Western crown and a crack at the Stanley Cup, but one very legitimate contender will be gone in the first round. This series might be the most entertaining round of the Battle of California we've ever seen.
Here's the full Sharks vs. Kings first round playoff schedule:
Game | Date | Time (ET) | Western Conference First Round | National TV |
1 | Thu, Apr 17 | 10:30 p.m. | Los Angeles at San Jose | NBCSN, CBC |
2 | Sun, Apr 20 | 10 p.m. | Los Angeles at San Jose | NBCSN, CBC |
3 | Tue, Apr 22 | 10 p.m. | San Jose at Los Angeles | NBCSN, CBC |
4 | Thu, Apr 24 | 10:30 p.m. | San Jose at Los Angeles | NBCSN, CBC |
5* | Sat, Apr 26 | TBD | Los Angeles at San Jose | NBCSN, CBC |
6* | Mon, Apr 28 | TBD | San Jose at Los Angeles | CBC |
7* | Wed, Apr 30 | TBD | Los Angeles at San Jose | CBC |
For full Kings coverage, check in with Jewels From The Crown. For Sharks coverage, Fear The Fin has you covered.