Predators vs. Sharks 2016 live stream: Time, TV schedule and how to watch NHL playoffs online

After taking down the Pacific Division leaders from Anaheim, the Predators have no small task ahead on them in Round 2. They'll face the Sharks, who ousted the Kings in five games, in Game 1 of the series at 10:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN.

Long breaks have proved costly in the playoffs so far -- looking at you Tampa Bay -- so the Predators could have an edge coming into Friday's game with just a day off instead of the week the Sharks have had. To play devil's advocate, they did just play a Game 7 two nights prior, so the emotion crash could be tough coming into a building like SAP Center. The Predators will need their best defensive players -- Shea Weber and Roman Josi -- and the goaltending of Pekka Rinne to shut down the skilled Sharks offense.

San Jose will be battling Tampa Bay syndrome in Game 1 as they attempt to shake off rust from their last hockey game played one week ago to the day. Goaltender Martin Jones -- who out-dueled former teammate Jonathan Quick last round -- will have to face two of the Predators top scorers in James Neal and Filip Forsberg in Round 2. It's imperative the Sharks not run out of gas early or they'll face the same fate as the Lightning and drop Game 1.

10:30 p.m. ET | Game 1, Western Conference Round 2
SAP Center | San Jose, California
Local: N/A | Nat'l: NBCSN, CBC, TVAS
Live stream at NBC Live Extra and Rogers GameCentre
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