NHL Playoffs 2018: Penguins vs. Flyers TV Schedule

On Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Penguins will host Game 1 against the Philadelphia Flyers in the battle of Pennsylvania. Take a look below for full start times and channel listings.

The Pittsburgh Penguins enter this year’s postseason having won the last two Stanley Cups, and they’ll look to be the first team to win three straight Stanley Cups since the Wayne Gretzky-era Edmonton Oilers in the ’80s. They’re the evil empire that hangs over everybody else’s heads — they embrace that role, and they are ready to embark on another year of their reign.

Think the Penguins can win it three times in a row? Is your confidence somehow still shaken despite the last two years? Check out these 5 reasons why they can win it again.

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Philadelphia Flyers, Round 1

*If necessary. All times in ET.

Game 1: Wednesday, April 11, 7:00 p.m. @ Pittsburgh

TV: NBCSN,CBC

Game 2: Friday, April 13, 7:00 p.m. @ Pittsburgh

TV: NBCSN, CBC

Game 3: Monday, April 16, 3:00 p.m. @ Philadelphia

TV: NBC, CBC

Game 4: Wednesday, April 18, 7:00 p.m. @ Philadelphia

TV: NBCSN, CBC

*Game 5: Friday, April 20, 1:00 p.m. @ Pittsburgh

*Game 6: Sunday, April 22, TBD @ Philadelphia

*Game 7: Tuesday, April 24, 1:00 p.m. @ Pittsburgh

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Opposing the Penguins empire is their bitter rivals, the Philadelphia Flyers.

The Flyers jumped all the way from a 10-game losing streak in December to third place in the Metropolitan Division in April, beating the New York Rangers on the final day of the season to leapfrog the Columbus Blue Jackets and New Jersey Devils and claim third. Claude Giroux and his band of rebels will use everything at their disposal to liberate the league from Pittsburgh’s grasp, and move on to Round 2.

The city of Philadelphia is riding high after the Eagles’ Super Bowl victory, and here are five reasons why the Flyers can follow in their footsteps.

Pittsburgh vs. Philadelphia. In a best of seven playoff series. What more really needs to be said? Buckle up, this series is going to be crazy.

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