Nashville Predators Second Round Playoff Schedule Set

NASHVILLE, TN — With the conclusion of the final first round series, the National Hockey League set the full schedule for the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

The Nashville Predators will square off against the Winnipeg Jets. Because of the NHL’s insistence on divisional match-ups, the Preds and Jets will face-off in the second round despite having the Western Conference’s two best rounds.

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The series begins, as previously announced, Friday at 7 p.m. at Bridgestone Arena. Here’s the full schedule (all times Central):

Game 1: Friday, April 27, in Nashville at 7 p.m.

Game 2: Sunday, April 29, in Nashville at 6 p.m.

Game 3: Tuesday, May 1, in Winnipeg at 7 p.m.

Game 4: Thursday, May 3, in Winnipeg at 8:30 p.m.

Game 5 (if necessary): Saturday, May 5, in Nashville. Time to be determined.

Game 6 (if necessary): Monday, May 7, in Winnipeg. Time to be determined.

Game 7 (if necessary): Thursday, May 10, in Nashville. Time to be determined.

Games 1, 2 and 4 will be broadcast on NBCSN. Game 3 will be on CNBC. The TV schedule for the if-necessary games will be announced...if necessary.