COLUMBUS, OHIO - The Columbus Blue Jackets invite fans to take part in various game-night festivities surrounding the 2018 Blue Jackets Stanley Cup Playoffs, presented by AEP, OhioHealth, Huntington and FOX Sports Ohio. As the Blue Jackets open their Eastern Conference Quarterfinals series against Metropolitan Division champion Washington Capitals in Washington with games on Thursday, April 12 and Sunday, April 15, the Jackets will host CBJ Playoff Watch Parties presented by Labatt and Jim Beam.

Watch parties for Games 1 and 2 will take place simultaneously at PINS Mechanical flagship in downtown Columbus (141 N. Fourth Street, Columbus OH 43215) and its new suburban location in Dublin (6558 Riverside Drive, Dublin OH 43017). The parties start at 7 p.m. each night and will feature CBJ personalities, prize giveaways, photo opportunities and drink features. PINS will also donate to the Blue Jackets Foundation a portion of sales proceeds from the Labatt and Jim Beam drinks featured at the watch parties.

RSVP TO THE GAME ONE VIEWING PARTY AND GAME TWO VIEWING PARTY

When the series shifts to Columbus, Nationwide presents the pre-game parties on the Front Street plaza in front of Nationwide Arena starting three hours before each home game. On Tuesday, April 17, fans may enjoy music, attractions, beverage stations and watch an hour-long edition of FOX Sports Ohio's Blue Jackets Live pre-game show hosted by Brian Giesenschlag and Bill Davidge starting at 6:30 p.m. The party officially kicks off at 4:30 p.m. but Sports Radio 97.1 The Fan's Common Man & T-Bone will get an early start as they broadcast live from the plaza from 3-6 p.m. prior to Games 3 and 4. Game tickets are not required to attend the plaza parties. For complete information on all Blue Jackets Stanley Cup Playoffs events, promotions and team news, visit BlueJackets.com/PlayoffCentral.

VISIT THE BLUE JACKETS STANLEY CUP PLAYOFF HUB

Doors to Nationwide Arena will open at 6 p.m. for Games 3 and 4. All fans attending Round 1 home games will receive a playoff-themed T-shirt and rally towel. The complete schedule for the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals Series against Washington follows:

FOX Sports Ohio will broadcast live the first four games of the series. If other games are necessary, FOX Sports Ohio will air all games except those that are carried exclusively on national television. All Blue Jackets games televised on FOX Sports Ohio will also be streamed live via FOX Sports GO. Games can be heard live on the Eldorado Scioto Downs Blue Jackets Radio Network, including flagship station Sports Radio 97.1 The Fan in Columbus and online at BlueJackets.com.

Fans are encouraged to check the club's official website and social media channels, including @BlueJacketsNHL on Twitter, to receive news regarding potential last-minute playoff tickets going on sale. Any tickets that are made available will be on sale at the Big Lots Box Office at Nationwide Arena, the FOX Sports Ohio Blue Line at The Mall at Tuttle Crossing, online at BlueJackets.com and Ticketmaster.com, or by phone at (800) 745-3000.