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After more than six months of games, goals and controversy, the NHL regular season is in the history books.
Attention now turns towards the business end of the season, as the playoffs get underway on Wednesday and will culminate in the Stanley Cup Finals later next month.
Can the Washington Capitals defend their title or will the Tampa Bay Lightning continue to sweep opponents away as they have done during the regular season?
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Here's all you need to know about the playoffs.
When do the NHL playoffs start?
The 2019 postseason gets underway on Wednesday, April 10 with the opening game for five of the eight series. The remaining three matchups begin the following day.
Where to watch the NHL playoffs
NBC, NBCSN, USA and CNBC will broadcast the first-round games across the U.S. NHL Network will provide live-streaming for the playoff games, as will NBC Sports Live, both on desktop and via the app.
Live stream will also be available via FuboTV.
Eastern Conference playoff schedule (All times ET)
Tampa Bay Lightning Vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
- Game 1 @ Tampa Bay: Wednesday, April 10, 7 p.m. (USA)
- Game 2 @ Tampa Bay: Friday, April 12, 7 p.m. (CNBC)
- Game 3 @ Columbus: Sunday, April 14, 7 p.m. (NBCSN)
- Game 4 @ Columbus: Tuesday, April 16, 7 p.m. (CNBC)
Eventual Game 5 and 7 to be played in Tampa on April 19 and 23, while the eventual Game 6 will be played in Columbus on April 21.
Boston Bruins Vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
- Game 1 @ Boston: Thursday, April 11, 7 p.m. (NBCSN)
- Game 2 @ Boston: Saturday, April 13, 8 p.m. (NBC)
- Game 3 @ Toronto: Monday, April 15, 7 p.m. (NBCSN)
- Game 4 @ Toronto: Wednesday, April 17, 7 p.m. (NBCSN)
Eventual Game 5 and 7 to be played in Boston on April 19 and 23, while the eventual Game 6 will be played in Toronto on April 21.
Washington Capitals Vs. Carolina Hurricanes
- Game 1 @ Washington: Thursday, April 11, 7:30 p.m. (USA)
- Game 2 @ Washington: Saturday, April 13, 3 p.m. (NBC)
- Game 3 @ Carolina: Monday, April 15, 7 p.m. (CNBC)
- Game 4 @ Carolina: Thursday, April 18, 7 p.m.
Eventual Game 5 and 7 to be played in Washington on April 20 and 24, while the eventual Game 6 will be played at Carolina on April 22.
New York Islanders Vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
- Game 1 @ NY Islanders: Wednesday, April 10, 7:30 p.m. (NBCSN)
- Game 2 @ NY Islanders: Friday, April 12, 7:30 p.m. (NBCSN)
- Game 3 @ Pittsburgh: Sunday, April 14, 12 p.m. (NBC)
- Game 4 @ Pittsburgh: Tuesday, April 16, 7:30 p.m. (NBCSN)
Eventual Game 5 and 7 to be played in New York on April 18 and 22, while the eventual Game 6 will be played in Pittsburgh on April 20.
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Western Conference playoffs schedule (All times ET)
Calgary Flames Vs. Colorado Avalanche
- Game 1 @ Calgary: Thursday, April 11, 10 p.m. (NBCSN)
- Game 2 @ Calgary: Saturday, April 13, 10:30 p.m. (NBCSN)
- Game 3 @ Colorado: Monday, April 15, 10 p.m. (CNBC)
- Game 4 @ Colorado: Wednesday, April 17, 10 p.m. (NBCSN)
Eventual Game 5 and 7 to be played in Calgary on April 19 and 23, while the eventual Game 6 will be played in Colorado on April 21.
San Jose Sharks Vs. Vegas Golden Knights
- Game 1 @ San Jose: Wednesday, April 10, 10:30 p.m. (NBCSN)
- Game 2 @ San Jose: Friday, April 12, 10:30 p.m. (NBCSN)
- Game 3 @ Vegas: Sunday, April 14, 10 p.m. (NBCSN)
- Game 4 @ Vegas: Tuesday, April 16, 10:30 p.m. (NBCSN)
Eventual Game 5 and 7 to be played in San Jose on April 18 and 21, while the eventual Game 6 will be played in Vegas on April 21.
Nashville Predators Vs. Dallas Stars
- Game 1 @ Nashville: Wednesday, April 10, 9:30 p.m. (USA)
- Game 2 @ Nashville: Saturday, April 13, 6 p.m. (CNBC)
- Game 3 @ Dallas: Monday, April 15, 9:30 p.m. (NBCSN)
- Game 4 @ Dallas: Wednesday, April 17, 8 p.m. (USA)
Eventual Game 5 and 7 to be played in Nashville on April 20 and 24, while the eventual Game 6 will be played in Dallas on April 22.
Winnipeg Jets Vs. St. Louis Blues
- Game 1 @ Winnipeg: Wednesday, April 10, 8 p.m. (NHLN)
- Game 2 @ Winnipeg: Friday, April 12, 9:30 p.m. (CNBC)
- Game 3 @ St. Louis: Sunday, April 14, 7:30 p.m. (CNBC)
- Game 4 @ St. Louis: Tuesday, April 16, 9:30 p.m. (CNBC)
Eventual Game 5 and 7 to be played in Winnipeg on April 18 and 22, while the eventual Game 6 will be played in St. Louis on April 20.
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