Lightning to open Round 2 on Saturday, April 28

Bolts will face winner of Wednesday's Game 7 between Toronto and Boston

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By Press Release

The National Hockey League today announced the dates, starting times, and national television information for the series-opening games of the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round. A complete Second Round schedule will be announced when available. All times listed are ET and subject to change.

Thursday, April 26
Friday, April 27
Saturday, April 28
- If Boston advances, the start time of Game 1 of the Second Round series between the Boston Bruins and Tampa Bay Lightning would be set for 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, April 28, in Tampa. The game would be televised on NBC in the U.S. In Canada, the game would be on Sportsnet and TVA Sports. - If Toronto advances, the start time of Game 1 of the Second Round series between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning would be set for 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, April 28, in Tampa. The game would be televised on NBCSN in the U.S. In Canada, the game would be on CBC and TVA Sports.

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