We’re entering our first weekend of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs and it look as though we’re all in store for some real fun this weekend. The action gets kicked off early on Saturday as the New York Rangers and Washington Capitals drop the puck at noon ET, followed by three more games in the evening.
Both games taking place on the Eastern Conference side of the bracket will be Game 2’s while the games taking place out West are all entering the third game of their respective series. The Anaheim Ducks were lit up in Game 2 and there are questions about Jonas Hiller and if he’s the netminder cut out for the task of stopping the Red Wings. While back in Los Angeles, the Kings are trying to fight back and get a game on the Blues after falling in a 2-0 hole.
The action in the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs is just getting started, and we’ve got all the information you need to know so you can get all caught up in the intensity of playoff hockey.
Here is the schedule of start times and TV channels for today’s games:
| Saturday, May 4 | ||
| Matchup | Time (ET) | Channel |
| New York Rangers at Washington Capitals (Game 2) | 12:30 p.m. | NBC |
| Toronto Maple Leafs at Boston Bruins (Game 2) | 7:00 p.m. | CNBC |
| Anaheim Ducks at Detroit Red Wings (Game 3) | 7:30 p.m. | NBC Sports Network |
| St. Louis Blues at Los Angeles Kings (Game 3) | 10:00 p.m. | NBC Sports Network |
We hope that you enjoy Saturday’s games and check back in with FanSided.com throughout the day and duration of the playoffs as we keep you up to date with the latest news and rumors.