The Anaheim Ducks open the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs at home, hosting the Nashville Predators in a matchup of the No. 4 and No. 5 seeds in the Western Conference. The Ducks were 1-2-1 against the Predators this season, 1-1 at home and 0-1-1 on the road. The series opens on Wednesday at Honda Center at 7:30 p.m PDT on TSN. Here is the full first round series schedule (all times PDT):
- Game 1: Wednesday, April 13, at Anaheim, 7:30 p.m.
- Game 2: Friday, April 15, at Anaheim, 7:30 p.m.
- Game 3: Sunday, April 17, at Nashville, TBD
- Game 4: Wednesday, April 20, at Nashville, TBD
- Game 5*: Friday, April 22, at Anaheim, 7 p.m.
- Game 6*: Sunday, April 24, at Nashville, TBD
- Game 7*: Tuesday, April 26, at Anaheim, TBD
*if necessary
The television and radio schedule will be announced on Monday.
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