Happy Stanley Cup Playoffs day to all. After the exhibition games, round-robin and qualifying rounds in Toronto and Edmonton, it’s now time for real playoff action to begin.
Four of the playoff series open Tuesday, with the other four kicking off on Thursday. Most games are televised nationally in both the United States and Canada. Tuesday’s action begins at 3 p.m. with Columbus facing off against Tampa Bay on NBCSN.
A full schedule for the first round of the playoffs can be found here.
Here’s a quick look at the first-round series ahead, and how some Die By The Blade staff members think each series is going to go.