Blue Jackets playoff schedule released

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Blue Jackets clinched their berth in the post-season for the second consecutive year on Thursday, and learned their opponent on Saturday. Now Columbus knows when they will be playing.

The NHL released the playoff schedule on Sunday evening, and below is the schedule for the Blue Jackets first-round match-up with the Washington Capitals.

Game 1: Thursday, 04/12 @ Washington, 7:30 PM
Game 2: Sunday, 04/15 @ Washington, 7:30 PM

Game 3: Tuesday, 04/17 @ Columbus, 7:30 PM
Game 4: Thursday, 04/19 @ Columbus, 7:30 PM

Game 5: Saturday, 04/21 @ Washington, TBD*

Game 6: Monday, 04/23 @ Columbus, TBD*

Game 7: Wednesday, 04/25 @ Washington, TBD*

*If Necessary

All Times are in Eastern Time