NHL announces 2013 Stanley Cup semifinals schedule
After finishing off the Islanders, the Pittsburgh Penguins will open the 2013 Stanley Cup semifinals against the Ottawa Senators. (Paul Bereswill/Getty Images)
The NHL announced Monday that the 2013 Stanley Cup playoffs semifinal round will begin Tuesday with a double header. Game 1 in the Eastern Conference semifinal series between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Ottawa Senators will begin at 7:30 p.m. ET in Pittsburgh, while the Western Conference semifinal between the LA Kings and San Jose Sharks will begin at 10 p.m. ET in Los Angeles.
The Game 1 series between the Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings will be Wednesday at 8 p.m. in Chicago.
The NHL said the remaining schedule, including dates, times and coverage for the entire round will be released at the end of Monday night’s games.