For the first time in eons, the Flames are back in the conference semifinals. What a great turnaround at the team after missing the playoffs the past few years. With a resurgent Bob Hartley coaching and a promising rookie by the name of Johnny 'Hockey' Gaudreau, they are giving fans in Calgary something to cheer about. But it will be tough as the Ducks await them starting tonight.
Also, for the third straight year, the Wild and Blackhawks will meet in the playoffs, as does the Habs and Lightning, who will meet for the second consecutive playoffs.
Conference semifinals
(Best of seven)
WEST
(1P) Ducks v (3P) Flames
Game 1 tonight
Game 2 Sunday
Game 3 Tuesday
Game 4 5/8
Game 5 5/10*
Game 6 5/12*
Game 7 5/14*
(1C) Blackhawks v (1W) Wild
Game 1 Friday
Game 2 Sunday
Game 3 Tuesday
Game 4 5/7
Game 5 5/9*
Game 6 5/11*
Game 7 5/13*
EAST
(1A) Canadiens v (2A) Lightning
Game 1 Friday
Game 2 Sunday
Game 3 Wednesday
Game 4 5/7
Game 5 5/9*
Game 6 5/12*
Game 7 5/14*
(1M) Rangers v (2M) Capitals
Game 1 tonight
Game 2 Saturday
Game 3 Monday
Game 4 Wednesday
Game 5 5/8*
Game 6 5/10*
Game 7 5/13*
*-if necessary.
In the US it is on the NBC family, while in Canada on the CBC/Rogers platform. Also, the IIHF World Championship for men starts tomorrow, with host nation Czech Republic and USA Hockey in action among the five games on the schedule. USA Hockey's game is live at 9am Central Friday morning on NBCSN.
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