Public Skate: A Friday filled with playoff hockey

Days like today remind me of the early rounds of the World Cup or the early days of the Olympics, where there’s some form of game/event on seemingly all day.

It’ll likely be the last one like this for a bit, as there are plenty of series-enders (potentially) happening today, so enjoy it while you can!

We have:

• 12 PM: New York Islanders vs. Florida Panthers, NBCSN
• 2 PM: Nashville Predators vs. Arizona Coyotes, NHLN
• 4 PM: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Montreal Canadiens, NBCSN
• 6:45 PM: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Edmonton Oilers, NBCSN
• 8 PM: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Toronto Maple Leafs, NHLN, CBC

The Islanders, Coyotes, Canadiens, Blackhawks, and Blue Jackets can all punch their tickets to to first round with a win.

Discuss!