The hockey world is still waiting upon a winner between the San Jose Sharks and Detroit Red Wings - a series that could be determined tonight, if the Sharks succeed - but the NHL already set a schedule for both conference finals.
Interestingly enough, the schedule for Sharks/Red Wings games are pretty similar except for start times. That’s what happens when you play in different time zones, though. For most people, this should come as painfully obvious, but keep in mind that only one of those Western Conference finals can actually happen.
(We’ll delete the possibility that ends up going away, once that time comes.)
Anyway, here’s the schedule for the conference finals, which will enjoy complete coverage from Versus and NBC. Keep in mind these things are subject to change, though. Italics indicate games that might not be necessary.
2011 Eastern Conference finals
3. Boston Bruins vs. 5. Tampa Bay Lightning
Game 1: Saturday, May 14 at Boston, 8:00 p.m. ET VERSUS
Game 2: Tuesday, May 17 at Boston, 8:00 p.m. ET VERSUS
Game 3: Thursday, May 19 at Tampa Bay, 8:00 p.m.ET VERSUS
Game 4: Saturday, May 21 at Tampa Bay, 1:30 p.m. ET NBC
Game 5: Monday, May 23 at Boston, 8:00 p.m. ET VERSUS
Game 6: Wednesday, May 25 at Tampa Bay, 8:00 p.m. ET VERSUS
Game 7: Friday, May 27 at Boston, 8:00 p.m. ET VERSUS
2011 Western Conference finals
Scenario 1
1. Vancouver Canucks vs. 2. San Jose Sharks
Game 1: Sunday, May 15 at Vancouver, 8:00 p.m. ET VERSUS
Game 2: Wednesday, May 18 at Vancouver, 9:00 p.m. ET VERSUS
Game 3: Friday, May 20 at San Jose, 9:00 p.m. ET VERSUS
Game 4: Sunday, May 22 at San Jose, 3:00 p.m. ET NBC
Game 5: Tuesday, May 24 at Vancouver, 9:00 p.m. ET VERSUS
Game 6: Thursday, May 26 at San Jose, 9:00 p.m. ET VERSUS
Game 7: Saturday, May 28 at Vancouver, 8:00 p.m. ET VERSUS
Scenario 2
1. Vancouver Canucks vs. 3. Detroit Red Wings
Game 1: Sunday, May 15 at Vancouver, 8:00 p.m. ET VERSUS
Game 2: Wednesday, May 18 at Vancouver, 9:00 p.m. ET VERSUS
Game 3: Friday, May 20 at Detroit, 8:00 p.m. ET VERSUS
Game 4: Sunday, May 22 at Detroit, 3:00 p.m. ET NBC
Game 5: Tuesday, May 24 at Vancouver, 9:00 p.m. ET VERSUS
Game 6: Thursday, May 26 at Detroit, 8:00 p.m. ET VERSUS
Game 7: Saturday, May 28 at Vancouver, 8:00 p.m. ET VERSUS