NHL playoffs 2018: Lightning vs. Bruins TV schedule

TAMPA, FL - APRIL 3: Braydon Coburn #55 of the Tampa Bay Lightning checks Matt Grzelcyk #48 of the Boston Bruins during the third period of the game at the Amalie Arena on April 3, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Matt Grzelcyk;Braydon Coburn /

The Tampa Bay Lightning and Boston Bruins face off in the second round of the NHL playoffs. Here’s the schedule and how you can watch and stream every game.

The Tampa Bay Lightning and Boston Bruins were the two best teams in the Eastern Conference during the regular season. Only one separated the two teams at the end of the season. Tampa Bay advanced to the second round after eliminating the New Jersey Devils in five games. The Bruins were up 3-1 in their series but needed seven games to eliminate the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Nikita Kucherov was excellent in the first round scoring five goals and recording 10 points. Kucherov and Steven Stamkos will drive the Lightning’s offense in the series and will likely have to face defensive specialist Patrice Bergeron and Zdeno Chara. Andrei Vasilevskiy had a very strong first round and gives Tampa a clear advantage in goal. Victor Hedman will be tasked with facing David Pastrnak, Brad Marchand and Bergeron. The Bruins top line was dominant against the Maple Leafs in the first round.

The Boston Bruins almost blew a 3-1 series lead against Toronto. The Maple Leafs were leading going into the third period but Boston scored four goals to eliminate the Leafs. Pastrnak was dominant against Toronto, recording 13 points. However, Tuukka Rask struggled in the series. The Bruins goalie posted a .899 save percentage. The Finnish goalie needs to be better against Tampa if Boston is going to advance to the conference final.

*If necessary. All times in ET.

Game 1: Saturday, April 28, 3:00 p.m. @ Tampa Bay

TV: NBC

Game 2: Monday, April 30, 7:00 p.m. @ Tampa Bay

TV: NBCSN

Game 3: Wednesday, May 2, 7:00 p.m. @ Boston

TV: NBCSN

Game 4: Friday, May 4, 7:00 p.m. @ Boston

TV: NBCSN

*Game 5: Sunday, May 6, TBD @ Tampa Bay

*Game 6: Tuesday, May 8, TBD @ Boston

TV: NBSCN

*Game 7: Thursday, May 10, TBD @ Tampa Bay

TV: NBCSN

Live Stream: You can also watch every game live on Fubo.TV. Sign up now for a free trial.

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The Boston Bruins won the regular season series with the Tampa Bay Lightning, winning three of four games.

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