NHL playoff schedule 2017: Penguins, Predators on the verge of moving on

As we hit the middle of the first round, more and more teams are starting to face elimination.

The Blue Jackets, especially, have a tough task. Columbus has yet to win a game in Pittsburgh this season, regular season or playoffs. Game 5 between the two Metropolitan Division rivals will be rocking in Pittsburgh, and the Blue Jackets will have a major hill to climb if they want to stay alive.

Also facing elimination are the Blackhawks, who are in a rare position of facing a potential sweep thanks to the Predators. Though Chicago finally got past Pekka Rinne, the Predators defense has been too much in this series so far.

The Rangers and Canadiens also play their Game 5 after New York held off Montreal at home in a close, one-goal contest.

Rounding out the evening are the Sharks and Oilers. San Jose thrashed Edmonton in their Game 4 to even the series, so it will be interesting to see how the young Oilers respond after a beating.

All times below are Eastern.

Eastern Conference quarterfinals, Game 5

Columbus Blue Jackets at Pittsburgh Penguins
Time: 7:00 p.m.
TV: NHL, ROOT, FSOH
Stream: NBCSports.com
Radio: WXDX-FM 105.9 FM (Pittsburgh), 97.1 FM The Fan (Columbus)

Eastern Conference quarterfinals, Game 5

New York Rangers at Montreal Canadiens
Time: 7:00 p.m.
TV: MSG, USA
Stream: NBCSports.com
Radio: Montreal 690/TSN (Montreal), ESPN NY 98.7 FM (New York)

Western Conference quarterfinals, Game 4

Chicago Blackhawks at Nashville Predators
Time: 8:00 p.m.
TV: FSTN, NBCSN, CSNC
Stream: NBCSports.com
Radio: WGN Radio 720 AM (Chicago), 102.5 FM WPRT (Nashville)

Western Conference quarterfinals, Game 5

San Jose Sharks at Edmonton Oilers
Time: 10:30 p.m.
TV: NSCA, NBCSN
Stream: NBCSports.com
Radio: KFOX 98.5 FM (San Jose), Edmonton 1260 TSN (Edmonton)