NHL playoffs 2015: Blackhawks survive double OT as playoffs begin

Who could have foreseen an all-world defensemen getting ejected for a slashing penalty? Who thought an SPHL alumnus who was recently a No. 3 goaltender would steal a victory with a 42-save performance?

Who thought a seemingly mild-mannered coach would threaten his opponent in front of cameras and audio recorders? Or that a team with a Vezina Trophy candidate would blow a 3-0 lead on home ice?

The Canucks out-possessed the Flames, as expected, but Calgary turned on the jets when it mattered most. Bob Hartley’s crew fired five shot attempts in the final four minutes of the third, while Vancouver mustered only one.

These Pacific Division rivals will resume play in Vancouver on Friday at 10:00 p.m. ET.

Nashville will try to even the series on Friday at Bridgestone Arena. Opening puck drop is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET.

The Islanders defeated the Capitals in Game 1 of the Atlantic Division Semifinals, 4-1, doing so thanks in large part to a strong second period and an underwhelming performance from Washington’s netminder.

This marks the first time New York has won a series opener since 2003.

Here’s the full schedule with game times (all ET) and how to watch: