NHL playoffs TV schedule, Stanley Cup first round series times and dates
The NHL playoffs begin on April 18 with first-round series. See the full NHL playoff schedule here.
The NHL playoffs begin on April 18 with Game 1s for first-round series. The final matchups will be set on April 16, with the Pacific Nos. 2 and 3 slots (as well as the second wild-card slot in the West) settled between Edmonton, the LA Kings and Anaheim.
The highlights among the first-round series: Pittsburgh vs. Philadelphia in an in-state battle, Dallas vs. Minnesota between two teams with Stanley Cup goals and Buffalo's return to the postseason vs.
Boston. Here's the full Stanley Cup playoffs first round schedule: NHL playoffs schedule for first-round series *ALL TIMES CENTRAL* Eastern Conference Metro No. 1 Carolina Hurricanes vs.
Wild Card No. 2 Ottawa Senators Game 1 : Ottawa at Carolina (April 18), 2 p. m.