Dates, Times For Hurricanes And Penguins Eastern Conference Finals Series Announced

by Cory Lavalette on May 15, 2009 12:25 AM EDT

The schedule is set. Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals between Pittsburgh and Carolina will be Monday, May 18 at 7:30 p.m. The first game at the RBC Center, Game 3, will be Saturday, May 23 at 7:30 p.m.

Detroit and Chicago will kickoff the Western Conference Finals Sunday at 3 p.m.

2009 EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS

SERIES M

vs.

Network

Monday, May 18

at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m.

VERSUS, TSN, RDS

Thursday, May 21

at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m.

VERSUS, TSN, RDS

Saturday, May 23

at Carolina, 7:30 p.m.

VERSUS, CBC, RDS

Tuesday, May 26

at Carolina, 7:30 p.m.

VERSUS, CBC, RDS

* Friday, May 29

at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m.

VERSUS, CBC, RDS

* Sunday, May 31

at Carolina, 7:30 p.m.

VERSUS, CBC, RDS

* Tuesday, June 2

at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m.

VERSUS, CBC, RDS

2009 WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS

SERIES N

vs.

Network

Sunday, May 17

at Detroit, 3:00 p.m.

NBC, TSN, RDS

Tuesday, May 19

at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.

VERSUS, TSN, RDS

Friday, May 22

at Chicago, 8:00 p.m.

VERSUS, CBC, RDS

Sunday, May 24

at Chicago, 3:00 p.m.

NBC, CBC, RDS

* Wednesday, May 27

at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.

VERSUS, CBC, RDS

* Saturday, May 30

at Chicago, 8:00 p.m.

VERSUS, CBC, RDS

* Monday, June 1

at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.

VERSUS, CBC, RDS

- * denotes if necessary
- All Times are Eastern Standard Time

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All that needs to be said is GAME ON!

by lrcaniac on May 15, 2009 12:40 AM EDT reply actions

HOLY SHIT!
HELLS YEAH!!!!!!

by Andrea's evil twin on May 15, 2009 12:45 AM EDT reply actions

Nice Win!

Hey ’Canes fans! Looking forward to a really good series against you guys. Staal vs. Staal is at least as cool if not cooler than the Crosby/Ovechkin hype machine that we Pens fans just endured.

I’m glad they gave our teams more rest than the Red Wings. 3 OT games in our series and a OT game 7 in yours, seems only right. Besides, the Wings don’t need any more breaks.

Feel free to come over and put in your thoughts at Pensburgh!

-David
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www.piratesmix.com.

by pascaldupweevil on May 15, 2009 1:31 AM EDT reply actions

will do….I will try to play nice………..AS LONG AS YOU DO THE SAME……….(this will be rough…I like BOTH teams!)

by lrcaniac on May 15, 2009 1:35 AM EDT reply actions

If any Canes fans are going to be in Pittsburgh for Game 1 contact me. I’m trying to grab a ticket and will be making the drive up from Raleigh if I do. :D

-Jonathan Hawkins
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by DaleCooper on May 15, 2009 3:47 AM EDT reply actions

Bostons Coverage Post Game - Fans Crying

They Look Heartbroken
Fans Crying

by simplydc on May 15, 2009 6:35 AM EDT reply actions

Will Bill Cowher crank the siren??

by CanesFanFromLI on May 15, 2009 8:48 AM EDT reply actions

Canes will be fighting an uphill battle

and not because they aren’t a great team:
My conspiracy theory:

Regular season Pims:
Pit 1114 (ranked 18th)
Car 802 (ranked 30th, fewest in NHL)

Playoff Pims:
Pit 136
Car 171

Canes have only played one more game then Pittsburgh in the Playoffs…hmm…kinda makes you wonder…

by sharkie9000 on May 15, 2009 9:58 AM EDT reply actions

Yeah….. Shitsburgh has Cindy Crysby…. you know that anyone who skates an inch away from the little crybaby is going to get called…..

by Mateos_Canes_Lamp on May 15, 2009 10:12 AM EDT up reply actions

all right now let’s NOT GO THERE!

by lrcaniac on May 15, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Canes haven’t really gotten the breaks officiating wise all post season, so that is nothing new.

Brodeur > MAF

Thomas > MAF

I feel alright about our chances against the Pens.

by Iggy Reilly on May 15, 2009 10:26 AM EDT up reply actions

Can't NBC carry at least one Canes/Penguins game?

Granted, the last thing I want to see is Pierre McGuire and Mike Milbury covering a game but it would be nice to get some national attention. I know – I should just be thankful Versus won’t be joining games in progress.

by sharkie9000 on May 15, 2009 10:32 AM EDT reply actions

Personally, I like the 7:30 start times better. I am a little stunned that NBC isn’t carrying a Pens game, but then again, they got a winter classic rematch for the other series.

by Iggy Reilly on May 15, 2009 10:35 AM EDT up reply actions