The Chicago Blackhawks will launch the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the team's ninth consecutive appearance in the postseason, when they face the Nashville Predators in the best-of-seven First Round series beginning with Game 1 at the United Center on Thursday, April 13, at 7 p.m. and Game 2 on Saturday, April 15, at 7 p.m.
Games 3 and 4 will be held at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Monday, April 17, at 8:30 p.m. and Thursday, April 20, at a time to be announced. If necessary, the Blackhawks will host Game 5 on Saturday, April 22, the Predators will host Game 6 on Monday, April 24, and Chicago will host Game 7 on Wednesday, April 26 (times TBD). All times listed are Central. Gates to the United Center for all playoff home games will open two hours before puck drop.
Blackhawks open playoffs on Thursday vs. Nashville
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