NHL Playoff TV Schedule 2013: Complete Viewing Guide for Round 1
The 2013 NHL playoffs are just around the corner, slated to begin on April 30.
The Chicago Blackhawks and Pittsburgh Penguins are the front-runners to take home the Stanley Cup this year, while teams like the Boston Bruins, Anaheim Ducks, Montreal Canadiens, Washington Capitals and New York Rangers hope to spoil the party.
The Blackhawks racked up 77 points this season (36-7-5) and posted the best goal differential in the NHL at plus-53. That includes giving up the fewest goals in the league. They have gone 7-2-1 in their last 10 games.
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The Penguins registered 72 points this season (36-12-0), good for most in the Eastern Conference. They posted the second-best goal differential in the league at plus-46 and have scored the most goals in the NHL with 165. They've gone 8-2-0 in their last 10 games.
Obviously, a Stanley Cup Final between the Blackhawks and Penguins would be epic.
As for the Bruins, they've allowed the third-fewest goals in the NHL, led by fourth-year goalie Tuukka Rask (third-best save percentage in the league). On the other hand, they've gone 3-5-2 in their last 10 games.
The Ducks (66 points, 30-12-6) posted a plus-22 goal differential this season. They also scored the eighth-most goals in the NHL and ranked ninth in goals allowed. Center Ryan Getzlaf leads the team with 49 points (tied for 10th in the NHL).
The Capitals scored the fourth-most goals in the NHL this season, led by left wing Alex Ovechkin (32 goals, 24 assists) and center Mike Ribeiro (13 goals, 36 assists). Washington posted a goal differential of plus-19 and has gone 8-1-1 in its last 10 games.
And don't forget about the Rangers. They've posted a plus-18 goal differential this season while going 7-3-0 in their last 10 games. They've allowed the fourth-fewest goals in the league, led by goalie Henrik Lundqvist (fifth-best save percentage).
Here's the schedule for the first round of the 2013 NHL playoffs.
When: April 30 - May 13 (if necessary)ย
Watch: NBC Sports, NBC, NHL Network, TSN, CNBC, RDS, CBC
Live Stream: NHL.com
2013 NHL Playoff Round 1 TV Scheduleย (courtesy ofย NHL.com)
All times ET.ย *If necessary
(1) Pittsburgh Penguins vs. (8) New York Islanders
| Game | Date | Time | Network |
| 1ย | Wednesday, May 1 | 7:30 p.m. | NBC Sports, TSN |
| 2ย | Friday, May 3 | 7 p.m. | NBC Sports, TSN |
| 3ย | Sunday, May 5 | 12 p.m. | NBC, TSN |
| 4ย | Tuesday, May 7ย | 7 p.m. | NBC Sports, TSN |
| 5* | Thursday, May 9ย | 7 p.m. | TSN |
| 6* | Saturday, May 11 | TBD | TSN |
| 7*ย | Sunday, May 12ย | TBD | TSN |
(2) Montreal Canadiens vs. (7) Ottawa Senators
| Game | Date | Time | Network |
| 1ย | Thursday, May 2ย | 7 p.m. | CBC, RDS, CNBC |
| 2ย | Friday, May 3ย | 7 p.m. | CBC, RDS, CNBC |
| 3ย | Sunday, May 5 | 7 p.m. | CBC, RDS, NBC Sportsย |
| 4ย | Tuesday, May 7ย | 7 p.m.ย | CBC, RDS, CNBCย |
| 5*ย | Thursday, May 9 | 7 p.m.ย | CBC, RDSย |
| 6*ย | Saturday, May 11 | TBDย | CBC, RDSย |
| 7* | Sunday, May 12 | TBDย | CBC, RDSย |
(3) Washington Capitals vs. (6) New York Rangers
| Game | Date | Time | Network |
| 1 | Thursday, May 2ย | 7:30 p.m.ย | NBC Sports, TSN |
| 2ย | Saturday, May 4 | 12:30 p.m.ย | NBC, TSNย |
| 3ย | Monday, May 6 | 7:30 p.m.ย | NBC Sports, TSN |
| 4 | Wednesday, May 8 | 7:30 p.m. | NBC Sports, TSNย |
| 5* | Friday, May 10 | 7:30 p.m.ย | TSNย |
| 6* | Sunday, May 12 | TBD | TSNย |
| 7* | Monday, May 13 | TBD | TSN |
(4) Boston Bruins vs. (5) Toronto Maple Leafs
| Game | Date | Time | Network |
| 1ย | Wednesday, May 1 | 7 p.m.ย | CNBC, CBC, RDSย |
| 2ย | Saturday, May 4 | 7 p.m.ย | CNBC, CBC, RDSย |
| 3ย | Monday, May 6 | 7 p.m.ย | CBC, RDS, NHL Networkย |
| 4ย | Wednesday, May 8 | 7 p.m.ย | CBC, RDS, NHL Networkย |
| 5* | Friday, May 10 | 7 p.m.ย | CNBC, CBC, RDSย |
| 6* | Sunday, May 12 | TBDย | CNBC, CBC, RDSย |
| 7*ย | Monday, May 13 | TBDย | CNBC, CBC, RDSย |
(1) Chicago Blackhawks vs. (8) Minnesota Wild
| Game | Date | Time | Network |
| 1 | Tuesday, April 30 | 8 p.m. | NBC Sports, CBCย |
| 2ย | Friday, May 3ย | 9:30 p.m. | NBC Sports, CBCย |
| 3ย | Sunday, May 5ย | 3 p.m.ย | NBC, CBCย |
| 4 | Tuesday, May 7ย | 9:30 p.m. | NBC Sports, CBCย |
| 5*ย | Thursday, May 9ย | TBDย | CBCย |
| 6* | Saturday, May 11ย | TBDย | CBCย |
| 7* | Sunday, May 12ย | TBDย | CBCย |
(2) Anaheim Ducks vs. (7) Detroit Red Wings
| Game | Date | Time | Network |
| 1 | Tuesday, April 30ย | 10:30 p.m.ย | NBC Sports, TSNย |
| 2ย | Thursday, May 2ย | 10 p.m.ย | NBC Sports, TSNย |
| 3ย | Saturday, May 4ย | 7:30 p.m.ย | NBC Sports, TSNย |
| 4ย | Monday, May 6ย | 8 p.m.ย | CNBC, TSN |
| 5*ย | Wednesday, May 8ย | 10 p.m. | TSNย |
| 6* | Friday, May 10ย | TBDย | TSNย |
| 7*ย | Sunday, May 12ย ย | TBDย | TSNย |
(3) Vancouver Canucks vs. (6) San Jose Sharks
| Game | Date | Time | Network |
| 1 | Wednesday, May 1 | 10:30 p.m.ย | TSN, NBC Sportsย |
| 2ย | Friday, May 3 | 10 p.m.ย | TSN, CNBCย |
| 3 | Sunday, May 5 | 10 p.m.ย | NBC Sports, TSNย |
| 4 | Tuesday, May 7 | 10 p.m.ย ย | CNBC, TSNย |
| 5*ย | Thursday, May 9 | 10 p.m.ย ย | TSNย |
| 6* | Saturday, May 11 | TBDย | TSN |
| 7*ย | Monday, May 13ย | TBDย | TSNย |
(4) St. Louis Blues vs. (5) Los Angeles Kings
| Game | Date | Time | Network |
| 1 | Tuesday, April 30ย | 8 p.m. | CNBC, CBCย |
| 2 | Thursday, May 2ย ย | 9:30 p.m.ย | CNBC, CBCย |
| 3 | Saturday, May 4ย | 10 p.m.ย | NBC Sports, CBCย |
| 4 | Monday, May 6ย ย | 10 p.m.ย | NBC Sports, CBCย |
| 5* | Wednesday, May 8ย | TBDย | CBC |
| 6* | Friday, May 10ย | TBDย | CBCย |
| 7* | Monday, May 13ย | TBDย | CBCย |
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