2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Eastern Conference matchups, schedule
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The Eastern Conference playoff matchups are now set as the regular season came to a close Sunday, with the New York Islanders' loss to the Philadelphia Flyers finalizing the Metropolitan Division standings.
Related: Western Conference matchups, 1st-round schedule
Here are the four Eastern first-round matchups:
Capitals vs. Flyers
- Season series tied 2-2
| Date | Time (ET) | Location | Networks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu. April 14 | 7 p.m. | Washington | NBCSN/CBC/TVA |
| Sat. April 16 | 7 p.m. | Washington | CNBC/CBC/TVA |
| Mon. April 18 | 7 p.m. | Philadelphia | CNBC/CBC/TVA |
| Wed. April 20 | 7 p.m. | Philadelphia | NBCSN/CBC/TVA |
| Fri. April 22* | TBD | Washington | TBD |
| Sun. April 24* | TBD | Philadelphia | TBD |
| Wed. April 27* | TBD | Washington | TBD |
* If necessary
Penguins vs. Rangers
- Penguins lead season series 3-1
| Date | Time (ET) | Location | Networks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed. April 13 | 8 p.m. | Pittsburgh | USA/Sportsnet/TVA |
| Sat. April 16 | 3 p.m. | Pittsburgh | NBC/CBC/TVA |
| Tue. April 19 | 7 p.m. | New York | USA/Sportsnet/TVA |
| Thu. April 21 | 7 p.m. | New York | Sportsnet/TVA |
| Sat. April 23* | TBD | Pittsburgh | TBD |
| Mon. April 25* | TBD | New York | TBD |
| Wed. April 27* | TBD | Pittsburgh | TBD |
* If necessary
Panthers vs. Islanders
- Panthers lead season series 2-1
| Date | Time (ET) | Location | Networks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu. April 14 | 8 p.m. | Florida | CNBC/Sportsnet/TVA |
| Fri. April 15 | 7:30 p.m. | Florida | NHL Network/SN360/TVA |
| Sun. April 17 | 8 p.m. | New York | NBCSN/Sportsnet/TVA |
| Wed. April 20 | 8 p.m. | New York | USA/Sportsnet/TVA |
| Fri. April 22* | TBD | Florida | TBD |
| Sun. April 24* | TBD | New York | TBD |
| Tues. April 26* | TBD | Florida | TBD |
* If necessary
Lightning vs. Red Wings
- Season series tied 2-2
| Date | Time (ET) | Location | Networks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed. April 13 | 7 p.m. | Tampa Bay | NBCSN/CBC/TVA Sports |
| Fri. April 15 | 7 p.m. | Tampa Bay | CNBC/CBC/TVA Sports |
| Sun. April 17 | 7 p.m. | Detroit | CNBC/CBC/TVA Sports |
| Tue. April 19 | 7 p.m. | Detroit | NBCSN/CBC/TVA Sports |
| Thu. April 21* | TBD | Tampa Bay | TBD |
| Sun. April 24* | TBD | Detroit | TBD |
| Tue. April 26* | TBD | Tampa Bay | TBD |
* If necessary