The National Hockey League announced the schedule for the first game of the second round Stanley Cup Playoff series between the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins Tuesday.

WASHINGTON — The National Hockey League announced the schedule for the first game of the second round Stanley Cup Playoff series between the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins Tuesday.

The series will begin with two games in Washington starting Thursday night, move to Pittsburgh for two, then alternate accordingly for one game apiece, if necessary.

Game 1: Penguins at Capitals — Thursday, April 26, 7 p.m.

Game 2: Penguins at Capitals — Sunday, April 29, 3 p.m.

Game 3: Capitals at Penguins — Tuesday, May 1, 7:30 p.m.

Game 4: Capitals at Penguins — Thursday, May 3, 7 p.m.

Game 5*: Penguins at Capitals — Saturday, May 5, TBD

Game 6*: Capitals at Penguins — Monday, May 7, TBD

Game 7*: Penguins at Capitals — Wednesday, May 9, TBD

*if necessary

The Penguins have eliminated the Capitals in the second round of the playoffs each of the last two seasons en route to the Stanley Cup. The two teams split their four regular season meetings this year.

This marks the 11th time the Capitals will face the Penguins in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and the third time in as many years.

See a calendar of the game dates.

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