The Blackhawks and Blues will begin their first-round playoff series with Games 1 and 2 on Wednesday and Friday in St. Louis.
The NHL released postseason schedules on Sunday night, following the league’s final two regular-season games. The Blackhawks will host Games 3 and 4 next Sunday and Tuesday, April 19. Game 5 will be on April 21 in St. Louis, Game 6 on April 21 at the United Center and Game 7 on April 25 back at Scottrade Center, all three if necessary.
Unfortunately, some of those awful late start times are back. Game 1 will be at 8:30 p.m., as will Game 4. Game 2 is at 7 p.m., and Game 3 is at 2 p.m. The start times for Games 5 through 7 will be announced at a later date.
CSN will air Games 1, 2 and 4 of the opening-round series. Coverage will begin 30 minutes before puck drop on those nights with Blackhawks Pregame Live. Coverage of Games 5, 6 and 7 (if necessary) is to be determined.
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Check out the full schedule below.
Game | Date | Time (CT) | Broadcast |
Game 1 | Wednesday, April 13 | 8:30 p.m. | CSN |
Game 2 | Friday, April 15 | 7 p.m. | CSN |
Game 3 | Sunday, April 17 | 2 p.m. | NBC |
Game 4 | Tuesday, April 19 | 8:30 p.m. | CSN |
Game 5 | Thursday, April 21 | TBD | TBD |
Game 6 | Saturday, April 23 | TBD | TBD |
Game 7 | Monday, April 25 | TBD | TBD |
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*Home games in bold. Games 5, 6 and 7 are if necessary