NHL playoffs 2017: Capitals vs. Penguins TV schedule

Here’s the full television schedule for the second series between the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins. 

It should probably not be happening in the second round, but the best two teams in the NHL during the regular season will be squaring off. The Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins should probably be allowed to avoid each other until the Eastern Conference Finals, especially considering two lower seeds get to square off in the Atlantic Division bracket.

But regardless, the two teams will play each other. Whoever wins this series is likely going to go on to win the Stanley Cup. The series starts on Thursday night and will feature numerous primetime games. And rightfully so, considering the Caps and Pens are among the NHL’s biggest draws. Here’s a full television schedule for the series.

Game 1: Thursday, April 27 7:30 p.m. PIT at WSH NBCSN, Sportsnet, TVA Sports
Game 2: Saturday, April 29 8 p.m. PIT at WSH NBC, CBC, TVA Sports
Game 3: Monday, May 1 7:30 p.m. WSH at PIT NBCSN, CBC, TVA Sports
Game 4: Wednesday, May 3 7:30 p.m. WSH at PIT NBCSN, CBC, TVA Sports
Game 5*: Saturday, May 6 TBD PIT at WSH TBD
Game 6*: Monday, May 8 TBD WSH at PIT TBD
Game 7*: Wednesday, May 10 TBD PIT at WSH TBD

*if needed

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Both teams are claiming to be the underdogs, but Vegas suggests it’s the Penguins. Washington, however, does have a point. Their arch rivals are the reigning Stanley Cup champions and it’s up to the Caps to beat them. Pittsburgh has history on their side, as they’ve only lost one series to Washington in nine series. However, this year’s Caps are looking to rewrite their history by winning the franchise’s first Stanley Cup. All the pressure is on Washington win this series. Fans will soon find out if that’s a good thing or a bad thing.