2015 NHL Playoffs First Round TV Schedule

The NHL Playoffs begin this Wednesday, and the dates and networks in the US have been finalized for Games 1-4 of each series. NBCSN will carry the majority of the workload with NBC airing select weekend matches, CNBC airing games on Thursday-Monday, and USA Network airing games on Tuesday & Wednesday. NHL Network will also carry select games (currently listed w/ 2), but for the most part NBC has exorcised themselves from NHL Network for these playoffs.

One quick reminder. During First Round coverage local RSN's can carry the games, outside of NBC's exclusive coverage. Local blackouts will apply in those markets if the RSN carries the game. A list of RSN's that will air the games is listed at the bottom. 

Here's the full schedule breakdown.

Montreal Canadiens vs. Ottawa Senators

Game 1: Wednesday, April 15- 7 PM- at Montreal (NHL*) Paul Romanuk, Mike Johnson, Glenn Healy, David Amber

Game 2: Friday, April 17- 7 PM- at Montreal (CNBC) Chris Cuthbert, Bret Hedican

Game 3: Sunday, April 19- 7 PM- at Ottawa (NBCSN) Chris Cuthbert, Bret Hedican

Game 4: Wednesday, April 22- 7 PM- at Ottawa (USA) John Forslund, Andy Brickley

Game 5: Friday, April 24- 7 PM- at Montreal (CNBC*) Paul Romanuk, Mike Johnson, Glenn Healy, David Amber

Game 6: Sunday, April 26- 6 PM- at Ottawa (NBCSN*) Paul Romanuk, Mike Johnson, Glenn Healy, David Amber

Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Detroit Red Wings

Game 1: Thursday, April 16- 7:30 PM- at Tampa (CNBC) John Forslund, Andy Brickley

z-Game 2: Saturday, April 18- 3 PM- at Tampa (NBC/NBCSN) John Forslund, Andy Brickley

Game 3: Tuesday, April 21- 7 PM- at Detroit (NBCSN) John Forslund, Andy Brickley

Game 4: Thursday, April 23- at Detroit- 7 PM- at Detroit (NBCSN) John Forslund, Andy Brickley

Game 5: Saturday, April 25- 6 PM- at Tampa (NBCSN) John Forslund, Andy Brickley

Game 6: Monday, April 27- 7 PM- at Detroit (CNBC) John Forslund, Andy Brickley

Game 7: Wednesday, April 29- 7:30 PM- at Tampa (NBCSN) Mike Emrick, Pierre McGuire

New York Rangers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins

Game 1: Thursday, April 16- 7 PM- at New York (NBCSN) Mike Emrick, Pierre McGuire

Game 2: Saturday, April 18- 8 PM- at New York (NBC) Mike Emrick, Eddie Olczyk, Pierre McGuire

Game 3: Monday, April 20- 7 PM- at Pittsburgh (NBCSN) Gord Miller, Pierre McGuire

Game 4: Wednesday, April 22- 7 PM- at Pittsburgh (NBCSN) Mike Emrick, Pierre McGuire

Game 5: Friday, April 24- 7 PM- at New York (NBCSN) Gord Miller, Pierre McGuire

Washington Capitals vs. New York Islanders

Game 1: Wednesday, April 15- 7 PM- at DC (USA) Kenny Albert, Pierre McGuire

Game 2: Friday, April 17- 7 PM- at DC (NBCSN) Kenny Albert, Pierre McGuire

Game 3: Sunday, April 19- 12 PM- at New York (NBC) Mike Emrick, Eddie Olczyk, Pierre McGuire

Game 4: Tuesday, April 21- 7:30 PM- at New York (USA) Kenny Albert, Pierre McGuire

Game 5: Thursday, April 23- 7 PM- at DC (CNBC) Kenny Albert, Pierre McGuire

Game 6: Saturday, April 25- 3 PM- at New York (NBC) Chris Cuthbert, Joe Micheletti

 Game 7: Monday, April 27- 7:30 PM- at DC (NBCSN) Mike Emrick, Eddie Olczyk, Pierre McGuire

St. Louis Blues vs. Minnesota Wild

Game 1: Thursday, April 16- 9:30 PM- at St. Louis (NBCSN) Dave Strader, Brian Engblom

z-Game 2: Saturday, April 18- 3 PM- at St. Louis (NBC/NBCSN) Dave Strader, Brian Engblom

Game 3: Monday, April 20- 8 PM- at St. Paul (CNBC) Dave Strader, Brian Engblom

 Game 4: Wednesday, April 22- 9:30 PM- at St. Paul (NBCSN) Dave Strader, Brian Engblom

Game 5: Friday, April 24- 9:30 PM- at St. Louis (NBCSN) Dave Strader, Brian Engblom

Game 6: Sunday, April 26- 3 PM- at St. Paul (NBC) Dave Strader, Brian Engblom

Nashville Predators vs. Chicago Blackhawks 

Game 1: Wednesday, April 15- 8:30 PM- at Nashville (NBCSN) Gord Miller, Joe Micheletti

Game 2: Friday, April 17- 9:30 PM- at Nashville (NBCSN) Gord Miller, Joe Micheletti

Game 3: Sunday, April 19- 3 PM- at Chicago (NBC) Kenny Albert, Brian Engblom, Joe Micheletti

Game 4: Tuesday, April 21- 9:30 PM- at Chicago (NBCSN) Gord Miller, Joe Micheletti

Game 5: Thursday, April 23- 9:30 PM- at Nashville (NBCSN) Gord Miller, Joe Micheletti

Game 6: Saturday, April 25- 8 PM- at Chicago (NBC) Mike Emrick, Eddie Olczyk, Pierre McGuire 

Anaheim Ducks vs. Winnipeg Jets 

Game 1: Thursday, April 16- 10:30 PM- at Anaheim (CNBC*) Dave Randorf, Garry Galley, Cassie Campbell-Pascall

Game 2: Saturday, April 18- 10:30 PM- at Anaheim (NBCSN*) Dave Randorf, Garry Galley, Cassie Campbell-Pascall

y-Game 3: Monday, April 20- 9 PM- at Winnipeg (NHL/NBCSN*) Dave Randorf, Garry Galley, Cassie Campbell-Pascall

 Game 4: Wednesday, April 22- 9:30 PM- at Winnipeg (USA) Chris Cuthbert, Bret Hedican

Vancouver Canucks vs. Calgary Flames 

Game 1: Wednesday, April 15- 10 PM- at Vancouver (USA) Chris Cuthbert, Bret Hedican

Game 2: Friday, April 17- 10 PM- at Vancouver (CNBC*) Jim Hughson, Craig Simpson, Scott Oake

Game 3: Sunday, April 19- 10 PM- at Calgary (NBCSN*) Jim Hughson, Craig Simpson, Scott Oake

Game 4: Tuesday, April 21- 10 PM- at Calgary (USA) Chris Cuthbert, Bret Hedican

Game 5: Thursday, April 23- 10 PM- at Vancouver (CNBC*) Jim Hughson, Craig Simpson, Scott Oake

Game 6: Saturday, April 25- 9 PM- at Calgary (CNBC*) Jim Hughson, Craig Simpson, Scott Oake

 x- If necessary

y- Game will be broadcast in its entirety on. NBCSN will simulcast it upon completion of  Rangers/Penguins Game 3, roughly around 9:30 PM.

z- Regional Broadcast split on NBC. NBCSN will carry the game not on NBC in that region.

*- CBC simulcast

RSN's carrying the matches (currently tentative):

 Tampa Bay- FS Florida (Gms 1, 3-4, 6), FS Sun (Gm 7)

Detroit- FS Detroit (Gms 1, 3-4, 6-7)

NY Rangers- MSG (Gms 1, 3-5)

Pittsburgh- Root Pittsburgh (Gms 1, 3-5)

Washington-  CSN Mid-Atlantic (Gms 1-2, 4-5, 7)

NY Islanders- MSG+ (Gms 1-2, 4-5, 7)

St. Louis- FS Midwest (Gms 1, 3-5)

Minnesota- FS North (Gms 1, 3-5)

Nashville- FS Tennessee (Gms 1-2, 4-5)

Chicago- CSN Chicago (Gms 1-2, 4-5)

Anaheim- FS Prime Ticket (Gms 1-3), FS West (Gm 4)