Second round Stanley Cup Playoff openers

NEW YORK - 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

• The start time of Game 1 of the Second Round series between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals has been set for 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 26, in Washington. The game will be televised on NBCSN in the U.S. In Canada, the game will be on CBC, Sportsnet and TVA Sports.

• The start time of Game 1 of the Second Round series between the San Jose Sharks and Vegas Golden Knights has been set for 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 26, in Las Vegas. The game will be televised on NBCSN in the U.S. In Canada, the game will be on CBC, Sportsnet and TVA Sports.

Friday, April 27

• The start time of Game 1 of the Second Round series between the Winnipeg Jets and Nashville Predators has been set for 8 p.m. ET on Friday, April 27, in Nashville. The game will be televised on NBCSN in the U.S. In Canada, the game will be on CBC, SN360 and TVA Sports.
Saturday, April 28

• The start time of Game 1 of the Second Round series between the Boston Bruins and Tampa Bay Lightning has been set for 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, April 28, in Tampa. The game will be televised on NBC in the U.S. In Canada, the game would be on Sportsnet and TVA Sports.