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NHL, Bruins’ playoffs schedule for first round released

The layouts include the schedule for both possible opponents for Boston, depending on tonight’s results.

By Adam Denhard and Cornelius Hardenbergh
NHL: Columbus Blue Jackets at Boston Bruins
Tuukka’s ready for the playoffs. Are you?
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The playoffs are coming! The playoffs are coming!

AND THEY’RE JUST DAYS AWAY!!!!!

The Bruins start on April 12 at 7pm, regardless of opponent. Then, the

If they’re facing the leafs, the games will be:
  1. Thursday, April 12, 7pm: Maple Leafs @ Bruins
  2. Saturday, April 14, 8pm: Maple Leafs @ Bruins
  3. Monday, April 16, 7pm: Bruins @ Maple Leafs
  4. Thursday, April 19, 7pm: Bruins @ Maple Leafs
  5. *Saturday, April 21, TBD: Maple Leafs @ Bruins
  6. *Monday, April 23, TBD: Bruins @ Maple Leafs
  7. *Wednesday, April 25, TBD: Maple Leafs @ Bruins

And if they’re facing the Devils, the games will be:

  1. Thursday, April 12, 7pm: Devils @ Bruins
  2. Saturday, April 14, 3pm: Devils @ Bruins
  3. Monday, April 16, 7:30pm: Bruins @ Devils
  4. Wednesday, April 18, 7:30pm: Bruins @ Devils
  5. *Friday, April 20, TBD: Devils @ Bruins
  6. *Sunday, April 22, TBD: Bruins @ Devils
  7. *Tuesday, April 24, TBD: Devils @ Bruins

So, first 2 games are at home on the 12th at 7pm (Both) and the 14th at 8pm (CBC/HNIC) or 3pm (NBC).

Third game is away on Monday the 16th at 7pm (Leafs) or 7:30pm.

Then, if they’re playing the devils they go Wed-Fri-Sun-Tue. If they’re playing the Leafs, they go Thu-Sat-Mon-Wed.

The schedules for the Eastern Conference (and a peek at the West), per Amalie Benjamin at the NHL: (including both contingencies based on Boston’s results tonight vs. FLA)

And the Rest of the West, per Adrian Dater of BSN Denver:

Rest up for Thursday, folks!