NHL 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs

[BillD1984]

The playoffs begin Wednesday night. The schedules will be released later tonight (after the completion of the Sens-Bruins game).


Western Conference
#1 Chicago vs. #8 Minnesota
#2 Anaheim vs. #7 Detroit
#3 Vancouver vs. #6 San Jose
#4 St. Louis vs. #5 Los Angeles

The only matchup set in the Eastern Conference is #3 Washington vs. #6 NY Rangers. The outcome of the Sens-Bruins game will determine the seedings and matchups for the other series.

Here's the scenarios for tonight's Sens-Bruins game:

IF the Senators win in ANY method
#1 Pittsburgh vs. #8 NY Islanders
#2 Montreal vs. #7 Ottawa
#3 Washington vs. #6 NY Rangers
#4 Boston vs. #5 Toronto

IF the Bruins win in REGULATION
#1 Pittsburgh vs. #8 Ottawa
#2 Boston vs. #7 NY Islanders
#3 Washington vs. #6 NY Rangers
#4 Montreal vs. #5 Toronto

IF the Bruins win in OT/SO
#1 Pittsburgh vs. #8 NY Islanders
#2 Boston vs. #7 Ottawa
#3 Washington vs. #6 NY Rangers
#4 Montreal vs. #5 Toronto

 

[whitewolf8214]

Thanks for sharing and should be some good series in both conferences

 

[BillD1984]

Thanks for sharing and should be some good series in both conferences

I'm looking forward to it, but I'm concerned with the Bruins and their habit of blowing third period leads. This obviously MUST stop if they want to go anywhere.

From a league standpoint, I'm keeping an eye on the Capitals. They seem to be playing their best hockey right now. Out West, I can see the LA-STL winner going deep into the playoffs.

 

[riffjim4069]

Offhand, I like the Wings chances against the Ducks. Go Wings!

 

[satjay]

Offhand, I like the Wings chances against the Ducks. Go Wings!

While anything is possible in the Hockey playoffs, I think it will be a one and done for the wings

 

[riffjim4069]

While anything is possible in the Hockey playoffs, I think it will be a one and done for the wings

True, but they're playing well and Jimmy is seeing everything. I wasn't sure we would make the playoffs...but here we are so we are.

 

[Jimbo]

And they are currently playing well ...

 

[BillD1984]

The Bruins have three possible opponents depending on what happens in tonight's game. Here's my order of preference:

1. Bruins win in OT or shootout tonight- they would draw Ottawa whom they have owned for several years

2. Bruins lose tonight (yes, LOSE)- they would have a lower seed (#4 instead of #2), but they would draw Toronto and the Maple Leafs are another team the B's have dominated in recent years. This is an end justifies the means scenario

3. Bruins win in regulation- they would draw the Islanders, a team that I admittedly don't know a lot about. From what I can see, they are young and hungry. You know how the old saying goes......the devil you know......

 

[riffjim4069]

I just took a look and don't see the Stanley Cup Playoff schedule posted anywhere. Never mind...I just noticed Boston and Ottawa have a game tonight. Regardless, since the playoff picture in the West has been finalized does anyone know when Detroit-Anaheim are going to play and on what channels? Yep, it's once again time for us East Coast Wings fans to start playing our lack-of-sleep Western Conference playoff run - one final time.

 

[Mr Tony]

Well hopefully the Wild can put up a fight against the Hawks

 

[Jimbo]

I just took a look and don't see the Stanley Cup Playoff schedule posted anywhere. Never mind...I just noticed Boston and Ottawa have a game tonight. Regardless, since the playoff picture in the West has been finalized does anyone know when Detroit-Anaheim are going to play and on what channels? Yep, it's once again time for us East Coast Wings fans to start playing our lack-of-sleep Western Conference playoff run - one final time.

Wings start TUESDAY night, which seems Odd to me as they are usually started on Wed and Thurs.

It was in the Det News today.
I'm gonna guess that it's on FSN D, possibly NHL Net or NBC Sports/VS, if your out of the Detroit area.

 

[riffjim4069]

Wings start TUESDAY night, which seems Odd to me as they are usually started on Wed and Thurs.

It was in the Det News today.
I'm gonna guess that it's on FSN D, possibly NHL Net or NBC Sports/VS, if your out of the Detroit area.

Hopefully they'll finalize the playoff schedule and the programming guide will download to my Tivos early tomorrow morning.

 

[BillD1984]

NHL Network is having a playoff scheduling show tonight at 11 ET.

 

[riffjim4069]

NHL Network is having a playoff scheduling show tonight at 11 ET.

A little too late for me since I get up early. Of course, I image they will still be replaying the same show at 4:00 AM.

 

[whitewolf8214]

NHL Network is having a playoff scheduling show tonight at 11 ET.

Thanks for sharing but wonder if it will have dates and times or just reviews of the series Here in St.louis rumour is Kings vs Blues is going to start...Series is expected to start Tuesday at Scottrade Center, where Blues have won six in a row.

 

[whitewolf8214]

Good game between Ottawa and Boston tonight and after Bostons comeback looked like they were going to pull it out but Ottawa pulls it out with 2 late goals

 

[BillD1984]

The matchups are now official. The schedules will be out later this evening.

Eastern Conference
#1 Pittsburgh vs. #8 NY Islanders
#2 Montreal vs. #7 Ottawa
#3 Washington vs. #6 NY Rangers
#4 Boston vs. #5 Toronto

Western Conference
#1 Chicago vs. #8 Minnesota
#2 Anaheim vs. #7 Detroit
#3 Vancouver vs. #6 San Jose
#4 St. Louis vs. #5 Los Angeles

 

[riffjim4069]

Some very interesting matchups IMO.

 

[Jimbo]

Not sure if format will keep, but we'll try ....

NHL announces Stanley Cup Playoffs Rd. 1 schedule
Sunday, 04.28.2013 / 11:18 PM / Stanley Cup Playoffs
NHL.com

NEW YORK -- The National Hockey League today announced the dates, times and national broadcast information for the 2013 Stanley Cup Conference Quarterfinal round, which begins Tuesday, April 30th. Information on the U.S. broadcast networks for games later in the round will be released as it is determined.

All times listed are ET and subject to change.
* - if necessary
2013 EASTERN CONFERENCE QUARTERFINALS
SERIES A TIME (ET) #1 vs. #8 Networks
Wednesday, May 1, 2013 7:30 p.m. NY Islanders at Pittsburgh NBCSN, TSN
Friday, May 3, 2013 7 p.m. NY Islanders at Pittsburgh NBCSN, TSN
Sunday, May 5, 2013 12 p.m. Pittsburgh at NY Islanders NBC, TSN
Tuesday, May 7, 2013 7 p.m. Pittsburgh at NY Islanders NBCSN, TSN
*Thursday, May 9, 2013 7 p.m. NY Islanders at Pittsburgh TSN
*Saturday, May 11, 2013 TBD Pittsburgh at NY Islanders TSN
*Sunday, May 12, 2013 TBD NY Islanders at Pittsburgh TSN

SERIES B TIME (ET) #2 vs. #7 Networks
Thursday, May 2, 2013 7 p.m. Ottawa at Montreal CNBC, CBC, RDS
Friday, May 3, 2013 7 p.m. Ottawa at Montreal CNBC, CBC, RDS
Sunday, May 5, 2013 7 p.m. Montreal at Ottawa NBCSN, CBC, RDS
Tuesday, May 7, 2013 7 p.m. Montreal at Ottawa CNBC, CBC, RDS
*Thursday, May 9, 2013 7 p.m. Ottawa at Montreal CBC, RDS
*Saturday, May 11, 2013 TBD Montreal at Ottawa CBC, RDS
*Sunday, May 12, 2013 TBD Ottawa at Montreal CBC, RDS

SERIES C TIME (ET) #3 vs. #6 Networks
Thursday, May 2, 2013 7:30 p.m. NY Rangers at Washington NBCSN, TSN
Saturday, May 4, 2013 12:30 p.m. NY Rangers at Washington NBC, TSN
Monday, May 6, 2013 7:30 p.m. Washington at NY Rangers NBCSN, TSN
Wednesday, May 8, 2013 7:30 p.m. Washington at NY Rangers NBCSN, TSN
*Friday, May 10, 2013 7:30 p.m. NY Rangers at Washington TSN
*Sunday, May 12, 2013 TBD Washington at NY Rangers TSN
*Monday, May 13, 2013 TBD NY Rangers at Washington TSN

SERIES D TIME (ET) #4 vs. #5 Networks
Wednesday, May 1, 2013 7 p.m. Toronto at Boston CNBC, CBC, RDS
Saturday, May 4, 2013 7 p.m. Toronto at Boston CNBC, CBC, RDS
Monday, May 6, 2013 7 p.m. Boston at Toronto NHLN-US, CBC, RDS
Wednesday, May 8, 2013 7 p.m. BOSTON AT TORONTO NHLN-US, CBC, RDS
*Friday, May 10, 2013 7 P.M. TORONTO AT BOSTON CBC, RDS
*Sunday, May 12, 2013 TBD BOSTON AT TORONTO CBC, RDS
*Monday, May 13, 2013 TBD TORONTO AT BOSTON CBC, RDS

2013 WESTERN CONFERENCE QUARTERFINALS
SERIES E TIME (ET) #1 vs. #8 Networks
Tuesday, April 30, 2013 8 p.m. Minnesota at Chicago NBCSN, CBC
Friday, May 3, 2013 9:30 p.m. Minnesota at Chicago NBCSN, CBC
Sunday, May 5, 2013 3 p.m. Chicago at Minnesota NBC, CBC
Tuesday, May 7, 2013 9:30 p.m. Chicago at Minnesota NBCSN, CBC
*Thursday, May 9, 2013 TBD Minnesota at Chicago CBC
*Saturday, May 11, 2013 TBD Chicago at Minnesota CBC
*Sunday, May 12, 2013 TBD Minnesota at Chicago CBC

SERIES F TIME (ET) #2 vs. #7 Networks
Tuesday, April 30, 2013 10:30 p.m. Detroit at Anaheim NBCSN, TSN
Thursday, May 2, 2013 10 p.m. Detroit at Anaheim NBCSN, TSN
Saturday, May 4, 2013 7:30 p.m. Anaheim at Detroit NBCSN, TSN
Monday, May 6, 2013 8 p.m. Anaheim at Detroit CNBC, TSN
*Wednesday, May 8, 2013 10 p.m. Detroit at Anaheim TSN
*Friday, May 10, 2013 TBD Anaheim at Detroit TSN
*Sunday, May 12, 2013 TBD Detroit at Anaheim TSN

SERIES G TIME (ET) #3 vs. #6 Networks
Wednesday, May 1, 2013 10:30 p.m. San Jose at Vancouver NBCSN, TSN
Friday, May 3, 2013 10 p.m. San Jose at Vancouver CNBC, TSN
Sunday, May 5, 2013 10 p.m. Vancouver at San Jose NBCSN, TSN
Tuesday, May 7, 2013 10 p.m. Vancouver at San Jose CNBC, TSN
*Thursday, May 9, 2013 10 p.m. San Jose at Vancouver TSN
*Saturday, May 11, 2013 TBD Vancouver at San Jose TSN
*Monday, May 13, 2013 TBD San Jose at Vancouver TSN

SERIES H TIME (ET) #4 vs. #5 Networks
Tuesday, April 30, 2013 8 p.m. Los Angeles at St. Louis CNBC, CBC
Thursday, May 2, 2013 9:30 p.m. Los Angeles at St. Louis CNBC, CBC
Saturday, May 4, 2013 10 p.m. St. Louis at Los Angeles NBCSN, CBC
Monday, May 6, 2013 10 p.m. St. Louis at Los Angeles NBCSN, CBC
*Wednesday, May 8, 2013 TBD Los Angeles at St. Louis CBC
*Friday, May 10, 2013 TBD St. Louis at Los Angeles CBC
*Monday, May 13, 2013 TBD Los Angeles at St. Louis CBC

 

[riffjim4069]

Well, here starts Wings Fans spring ritual of staying up way too late to watch our team play on the West Coast. I love my team, but staying up 'till 1:00 AM watching the game and getting up for work at 4:00 AM is not something I enjoy. Thank goodness we'll be in the Eastern Conference next season.