The first round of the NHL playoffs has been scheduled for the Nashville Predators against the Vancouver Canucks.
The Preds and Canucks will play Game 1 in Vancouver at 9pm CT on Sunday. Nashville will host Games 3, 4 and, if necessary, Game 6.
The Predators haven't won a playoff series since the 2017-18 season, when they defeated the Colorado Avalanche in the first round. This series will be the Canucks' first playoff appearance (other than the COVID-impacted 2019-20 season) since 2015.
Vancouver swept the Predators in all three regular season games, all of which took place in the first half of the season.
Nashville Predators vs. Vancouver Canucks First Round NHL Playoffs Schedule
All times central
Game 1: Nashville in Vancouver. 9pm CT, Sunday, April 21, on ESPN and Bally Sports South
Game 2: Nashville in Vancouver. 9 p.m. CT, Tuesday, April 23, on ESPN2 and Bally Sports South
Game 3: Vancouver in Nashville; 6:30 PM CT, Friday, April 26, on TBS and Bally Sports South
Game 4: Vancouver in Nashville; 4pm CT, Sunday, April 28, on TBS, truTV and Bally Sports South
Game 5 (if necessary): Nashville in Vancouver. It will be scheduled for Tuesday, April 30
Game 6 (if necessary): Vancouver in Nashville; It will be set for Friday, May 3rd
Game 7 (if necessary): Nashville in Vancouver. It will be set for Sunday, May 5th
Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round Games
Eastern Conference first round
- New York Rangers vs Washington Capitals
- Florida Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
- Boston Bruins vs Toronto Maple Leafs
- Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Islanders
Western Conference first round
- Dallas Stars vs Vegas Golden Knights
- Vancouver Canucks vs Nashville Predators
- Winnipeg Jets vs. Colorado Avalanche
- Edmonton Oilers vs Los Angeles Kings
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