2013 NHL Stanley Cup Final Schedule

Ok, time to catch up with posts after I spent the weekend in Philly and then driving back and forth between Boston and home yesterday.

We know the NHL Stanley Cup Final between the Boston Bruins and Chicago Blackhaws begins on Wednesday on NBC in the United States and CBC/RDS in Canada. NBC will carry Game 1 and then all potentially Cup-clinching contests from Games 4 through 7. NBC Sports Network will have Games 2 and 3. CBC and RDS will have all the games for the English and French speaking audiences in Canada.

As you’re most likely aware, the Final goes in a 2-2-1-1-1 format.

Here’s the press release from the National Hockey League.

2013 STANLEY CUP FINAL TO START WEDNESDAY

NEW YORK (June 8, 2013) – The National Hockey League announced today the schedule for the 2013 Stanley Cup Final, which begins Wednesday, June 12, in Chicago.

Based on their superior regular-season point total, the Western Conference Champion Chicago Blackhawks will host Games One and Two of the best-of-seven Final, as well as Games Five and Seven, if necessary.

Games Three and Four, as well as Game Six, if necessary, will be hosted by the Eastern Conference Champion Boston Bruins.

In the U.S., NBC will broadcast Games One and Four of the Final and, if necessary, Games Five through Seven. NBC Sports Network will telecast Games Two and Three.

In Canada, CBC and RDS will televise the entire series.

All games also will be carried on Sirius XM Satellite Radio. NHL Network will feature special programming surrounding the Stanley Cup Final and NHL.com will continue to provide extensive digital coverage.

2013 STANLEY CUP FINAL SCHEDULE
All times listed are ET and subject to change

Game 1 — Wednesday, June 12, 8 p.m., Boston at Chicago, NBC, CBC, RDS

Game 2 — Saturday, June 15, 8 p.m., Boston at Chicago, NBCSN, CBC, RDS

Game 3 — Monday, June 17, 8 p.m., Chicago at Boston, NBCSN, CBC, RDS

Game 4 — Wednesday, June 19, 8 p.m., Chicago at Boston, NBC, CBC, RDS

*Game 5 — Saturday, June 22, 8 p.m., Boston at Chicago, NBC, CBC, RDS

*Game 6 — Monday, June 24, 8 p.m., Chicago at Boston, NBC, CBC, RDS

*Game 7 — Wednesday, June 26, 8 p.m., Boston at Chicago, NBC, CBC, RDS

* if necessary