2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Western Conference matchups, schedule
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The NHL regular season concluded Sunday with an Anaheim Ducks victory over the Presidents' Trophy-winning Washington Capitals and with that, finalized the Pacific Division standings.
Related: Eastern Conference matchups, 1st-round schedule
Here are the four Western first-round matchups:
Stars vs. Wild- Stars lead season series 4-1
| Date | Time (ET) | Location | Networks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu. April 14 | 9:30 p.m. | Dallas | NBCSN/SN360/TVA Sports |
| Sat. April 16 | 8 p.m. | Dallas | NBCSN/Sportsnet /TVA Sports |
| Mon. April 18 | 8:30 p.m. | Minnesota | CNBC/Sportsnet/TVA Sports |
| Wed. April 20 | 9:30 p.m. | Minnesota | NBCSN/SN360/TVA Sports |
| Fri. April 22* | TBD | Dallas | TBD |
| Sun. April 24* | TBD | Minnesota | TBD |
| Tue. April 26* | TBD | Dallas | TBD |
* If necessary
Blues vs. Blackhawks- Blues lead season series 3-2
| Date | Time (EST) | Location | Networks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed. April 13 | 9:30 p.m. | St. Louis | NBCSN/SN360/TVA Sports |
| Fri. April 15 | 8 p.m. | St. Louis | NBCSN/Sportsnet/TVA Sports |
| Sun. April 17 | 3 p.m. | Chicago | NBC/Sportsnet/TVA Sports |
| Tue. April 19 | 9:30 p.m. | Chicago | NBCSN/Sportsnet/TVA Sports |
| Thu. April 21* | TBD | St. Louis | TBD |
| Sat. April 23* | TBD | Chicago | TBD |
| Mon. April 25* | TBD | St. Louis | TBD |
* If necessary
Ducks vs. Predators- Predators lead season series 2-1
| Date | Time (ET) | Location | Networks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri. April 15 | 10:30 p.m. | Anaheim | NBCSN/CBC/TVA Sports |
| Sun. April 17 | 10:30 p.m. | Anaheim | NBCSN/Sportsnet/TVA Sports |
| Tue. April 19 | 9:30 p.m. | Nashville | USA/SN360/TVA Sports |
| Thu. April 21 | 8 p.m. | Nashville | CNBC/FX Canada/TVA Sports |
| Sat. April 23* | TBD | Anaheim | TBD |
| Mon. April 25* | TBD | Nashville | TBD |
| Wed. April 27* | TBD | Anaheim | TBD |
* If necessary
Kings vs. Sharks- Kings lead season series 3-2
| Date | Time (ET) | Location | Networks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu. April 14 | 10:30 p.m. | Los Angeles | CNBC/CBC/TVA Sports |
| Sat. April 16 | 10:30 p.m. | Los Angeles | NBCSN/CBC/TVA Sports |
| Mon. April 18 | 10:30 p.m. | San Jose | NBCSN/CBC/TVA Sports |
| Wed. April 20 | 10:30 p.m. | San Jose | USA/CBC/TVA Sports |
| Fri. April 22* | TBD | Los Angeles | TBD |
| Sun. April 24* | TBD | San Jose | TBD |
| Tue. April 26* | TBD | Los Angeles | TBD |
* If necessary
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