The NHL is being a bit more restrictive with its information. The league released the playoff dates and times for each series, however, it would not provide the US network information until after the NHL Network aired a program tonight discussing each series. And the information was not released until after 11 p.m. Eastern. We have the info now and this is complete with both US and Canadian TV network information. Let’s look at what we have.
EASTERN CONFERENCE
#1 Washington Capitals vs. #8 New York Rangers
Game 1 – Wednesday, April 13, New York Rangers at Washington, 7:30 p.m. (TSN/Versus joins in progress)
Game 2 – Friday, April 15, New York Rangers at Washington, 7:30 p.m. (Versus/TSN)
Game 3 – Sunday, April 17, Washington at New York Rangers, 3 p.m. (NBC/TSN)
Game 4 – Wednesday, April 20, Washington at New York Rangers, 7 p.m. (Versus/TSN)
*Game 5 – Saturday, April 23, New York Rangers at Washington, 3 p.m. (NBC/TSN)
*Game 6 – Monday, April 25, Washington at New York Rangers, TBA (TSN)
*Game 7 – Wednesday, April 27, New York Rangers at Washington, TBA (TSN)
#2 Philadelphia Flyers vs. #7 Buffalo Sabres
Game 1 – Thursday, April 14, Buffalo at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m. (TSN/Versus joins in progress)
Game 2 – Saturday, April 16, Buffalo at Philadelphia, 5 p.m. (TSN)
Game 3 – Monday, April 18, Philadelphia at Buffalo, 7 p.m. (Versus/TSN)
Game 4 – Wednesday, April 20, Philadelphia at Buffalo, 7:30 p.m. (Versus/TSN)
*Game 5 – Friday, April 22, Buffalo at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m. (TSN/Versus joins in progress)
*Game 6 – Sunday, April 24, Philadelphia at Buffalo, 3 p.m. (NBC/TSN)
*Game 7 – Tuesday, April 26, Buffalo at Philadelphia, TBA (TSN)
#3 Boston Bruins vs. #6 Montreal Canadiens
Game 1 – Thursday, April 14, Montreal at Boston, 7 p.m. (Versus/CBC/RDS)
Game 2 – Saturday, April 16, Montreal at Boston, 7 p.m. (Versus/CBC/RDS)
Game 3 – Monday, April 18, Boston at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. (CBC/RDS)
Game 4 – Thursday, April 21, Boston at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. (Versus/CBC/RDS)
*Game 5 – Saturday, April 23, Montreal at Boston, 7 p.m. (Versus/CBC/RDS)
*Game 6 – Tuesday, April 25, Boston at Montreal, TBA (CBC/RDS)
*Game 7 – Wednesday, April 26, Montreal at Boston, TBA (CBC/RDS)
#4 Pittsburgh Penguins vs. #5 Tampa Bay Lightning
Game 1 – Wednesday, April 13, Tampa Bay at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. (CBC)
Game 2 – Friday, April 15, Tampa Bay at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. (CBC)
Game 3 – Monday, April 18, Pittsburgh at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. (CBC/Versus joins in progress)
Game 4 – Wednesday, April 20, Pittsburgh at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. (CBC)
*Game 5 – Saturday, April 23, Tampa Bay at Pittsburgh, TBA (CBC/Versus joins in progress)
*Game 6 – Monday, April 25, Pittsburgh at Tampa Bay, TBA (CBC)
*Game 7 – Wednesday, April 27, Tampa Bay at Pittsburgh, TBA (CBC)
WESTERN CONFERENCE
#1 Vancouver Canucks vs. #8 Chicago Blackhawks
Game 1 – Wednesday, April 13, Chicago at Vancouver, 10 p.m. (CBC/Versus)
Game 2 – Friday, April 15, Chicago at Vancouver, 10 p.m. (CBC/Versus)
Game 3 – Sunday, April 17, Vancouver at Chicago, 8 p.m. (CBC/Versus)
Game 4 – Tuesday, April 19, Vancouver at Chicago, 8 p.m. (CBC/Versus)
*Game 5 – Thursday, April 21, Chicago at Vancouver, 10 p.m. (CBC/Versus)
*Game 6 – Sunday, April 24, Vancouver at Chicago, 8 p.m. (CBC)
*Game 7 – Tuesday, April 26, Chicago at Vancouver, TBA (CBC)
#2 San Jose Sharks vs. #7 Los Angeles Kings
Game 1 – Thursday, April 14, Los Angeles at San Jose, 10 p.m. (Versus/TSN)
Game 2 – Saturday, April 16, Los Angeles at San Jose, 10 p.m. (Versus/TSN)
Game 3 – Tuesday, April 19, San Jose at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. (Versus/TSN)
Game 4 – Thursday, April 21, San Jose at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. (TSN)
*Game 5 – Saturday, April 23, Los Angeles at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. (Versus/TSN)
*Game 6 – Monday, April 25, San Jose at Los Angeles, TBA (TSN)
*Game 7 – Wednesday, April 27, Los Angeles at San Jose, TBA (TSN)
#3 Detroit Red Wings vs. #6 Phoenix Coyotes
Game 1 – Wednesday, April 13, Phoenix at Detroit, 7 p.m. (Versus/CBC)
Game 2 – Saturday, April 16, Phoenix at Detroit, 3 p.m. (NBC/CBC)
Game 3 – Monday, April 18, Detroit at Phoenix, 10:30 p.m. (Versus/CBC)
Game 4 – Wednesday, April 20, Detroit at Phoenix, 10:30 p.m. (Versus/CBC)
*Game 5 – Friday, April 22, Phoenix at Detroit, 7 p.m. (Versus/CBC)
*Game 6 – Sunday, April 24, Detroit at Phoenix, TBA (CBC)
*Game 7 – Wednesday, April 27, Phoenix at Detroit, TBA (CBC)
#4 Anaheim Ducks vs. #5 Nashville Predators
Game 1 – Wednesday, April 13, Nashville at Anaheim, 10:30 p.m. (TSN)
Game 2 – Friday, April 15, Nashville at Anaheim, 10:30 p.m. (TSN)
Game 3 – Sunday, April 17, Anaheim at Nashville, TBA (TSN)
Game 4 – Wednesday, April 20, Anaheim at Nashville, TBA (TSN)
*Game 5 – Friday, April 22, Nashville at Anaheim, 10 p.m. (TSN)
*Game 6 – Sunday, April 24, Anaheim at Nashville, TBA (TSN)
*Game 7 – Tuesday, April 26, Nashville at Anaheim, TBA (TSN)
* if necessary
I will update this as much as I can. Also check the Primetime & Late Night Viewing Picks for the latest up to date information as CBC and TSN will trade games so as to avoid potential conflicts. In the Primetime & Late Night Viewing Picks, I’ll do my best to also provide local TV information where applicable.
