NHL announces Lightning vs. Blue Jackets First Round schedule

Bolts will host Game 1 at Amalie Arena on Wednesday night

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NEW YORK (April 7, 2019) - The National Hockey League today announced the dates, starting times and national television coverage for the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round, which begins Wednesday, April 10.
All times listed are ET and subject to change.

Date Time (ET) #1 Tampa Bay vs. #WC2 Columbus Networks
Wednesday, April 10 7 p.m. Columbus at Tampa Bay FOX Sun, USA, SN360, TVA Sports
Friday, April 12 7 p.m. Columbus at Tampa Bay FOX Sun, CNBC,SN360, TVA Sports
Sunday, April 14 7 p.m. Tampa Bay at Columbus FOX Sun, NBCSN, SN360, TVA Sports
Tuesday, April 16 7 p.m. Tampa Bay at Columbus FOX Sun, CNBC, SN360, TVA Sports
\Friday, April 19 TBD Columbus at Tampa Bay TBD
\Sunday, April 21 TBD Tampa Bay at Columbus TBD
*Tuesday, April 23 TBD Columbus at Tampa Bay TBD

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