NHL reveals first-round playoff schedule

The Stanley Cup Playoffs will open on Wednesday with four games, the NHL revealed on Sunday as it released its playoff schedule for the opening round. The Tampa Bay Lightning -- fresh off winning a record-tying 62 games in the regular season -- will open play against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the first game of the playoffs at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday.

The defending champion Washington Capitals will begin their quest to repeat against the Carolina Hurricanes the following night. Here's the full first-round schedule (all times Eastern):

EASTERN CONFERENCE Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Columbus Blue Jackets

Wednesday, April 10, 7 p.m.: @ Lightning Friday, April 12, 7 p.m.: @ Lightning

Sunday, April 14, 7 p.m.: @ Blue Jackets Tuesday, April 16, 7 p.m.: @ Blue Jackets

*Friday, April 19 (time TBD): @ Lightning *Sunday, April 21 (time TBD): @ Blue Jackets

*Tuesday, April 23 (time TBD): @ Lightning Boston Bruins vs. Toronto Maple Leafs

Thursday, April 11, 7 p.m.: @ Bruins Saturday, April 13, 8 p.m.: @ Bruins

Monday, April 15, 7 p.m.: @ Maple Leafs Wednesday, April 17, 7 p.m.: @ Maple Leafs

*Friday, April 19 (time TBD): @ Bruins *Sunday, April 21 (time TBD): @ Maple Leafs

*Tuesday, April 23 (time TBD): @ Bruins Washington Capitals vs. Carolina Hurricanes

Thursday, April 11, 7:30 p.m.: @ Capitals Saturday, April 13, 3 p.m.: @ Capitals

Monday, April 15, 7 p.m.: @ Hurricanes Thursday, April 18, 7 p.m.: @ Hurricanes

*Saturday, April 20 (time TBD): @ Capitals *Monday, April 22 (time TBD): @ Hurricanes

*Wednesday, April 24 (time TBD): @ Capitals New York Islanders vs. Pittsburgh Penguins

Wednesday, April 10, 7:30 p.m.: @ Islanders Friday, April 12, 7:30 p.m.: @ Islanders

Sunday, April 14, 12 p.m.: @ Penguins Tuesday, April 16, 7:30 p.m.: @ Penguins

*Thursday, April 18 (time TBD): @ Islanders *Saturday, April 20 (time TBD): @ Penguins

*Monday, April 22 (time TBD): @ Islanders WESTERN CONFERENCE

Nashville Predators vs. Dallas Stars Wednesday, April 10, 9:30 p.m.: @ Predators

Saturday, April 13, 6 p.m.: @ Predators Monday, April 15, 9:30 p.m.: @ Stars

Wednesday, April 17, 8 p.m. @ Stars *Saturday, April 20 (time TBD): @ Predators

*Monday, April 22 (time TBD): @ Stars *Wednesday, April 24 (time TBD): @ Predators

Winnipeg Jets vs. St. Louis Blues Wednesday, April 10, 8 p.m.: @ Jets

Friday, April 12, 9:30 p.m.: @ Jets Sunday, April 14, 7:30 p.m.: @ Blues

Tuesday, April 16, 9:30 p.m.: @ Blues *Thursday, April 18 (time TBD): @ Jets

*Saturday, April 20 (time TBD): @ Blues *Monday, April 22 (time TBD): @ Jets

Calgary Flames vs. Colorado Avalanche Thursday, April 11, 10 p.m.: @ Flames

Saturday, April 13, 10:30 p.m.: @ Flames Monday, April 15, 10 p.m.: @ Avalanche

Wednesday, April 17, 10 p.m.: @ Avalanche *Friday, April 19 (time TBD): @ Flames

*Sunday, April 21 (time TBD): @ Avalanche *Tuesday, April 23 (time TBD): @ Flames

San Jose Sharks vs. Vegas Golden Knights Wednesday, April 10, 10:30 p.m.: @ Sharks

Friday, April 12, 10:30 p.m.: @ Sharks Sunday, April 14, 10 p.m.: @ Golden Knights

Tuesday, April 16, 10:30 p.m.: @ Golden Knights *Thursday, April 18 (time TBD): @ Sharks

*Sunday, April 21 (time TBD): @ Golden Knights *Tuesday, April 23 (time TBD): @ Sharks

* if necessary 

(With inputs from agencies.)