The Columbus Blue Jackets are in the playoffs for just the second time in their existence, and they'll take on a team that's been a thorn in their side for most of their existence; a team that packs Nationwide Arena with its own fans when the teams get together; a team that's one of the best in the Eastern Conference -- the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Penguins vs. Blue Jackets schedule: Metropolitan Division rivalry makes postseason debut
The Blue Jackets and Penguins take their Metropolitan Division rivalry to the playoffs.
Kirk Irwin
Here’s the full first round schedule for Blue Jackets vs. Penguins, which begins Wednesday, April 16 at CONSOL Energy Center in Pittsburgh.
| Game | Date | Time (ET) | Eastern Conference First Round | National TV |
| 1 | Wed, Apr 16 | 7:30 p.m. | Columbus at Pittsburgh | NBCSN, CBC |
| 2 | Sat, Apr 19 | 7 p.m. | Columbus at Pittsburgh | NBCSN, CBC |
| 3 | Mon, Apr 21 | 7 p.m. | Pittsburgh at Columbus | NBCSN, CBC |
| 4 | Wed, Apr 23 | 7 p.m. | Pittsburgh at Columbus | NBCSN, CBC |
| 5* | Sat, Apr 26 | TBD | Columbus at Pittsburgh | CBC |
| 6* | Mon, Apr 28 | TBD | Pittsburgh at Columbus | CBC |
| 7* | Wed, Apr 30 | TBD | Columbus at Pittsburgh | CBC |
For full coverage from the Columbus perspective, check with The Cannon. For the Pittsburgh perspective, Penguins blog Pensburgh has you covered.
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