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When do NHL playoffs begin? Times, TV channels for first games of postseason bracket
The NHL on Wednesday announced the times and TV networks for the opening games of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
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| GP | W | L | OTL | Pts | |
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| 82 | 55 | 23 | 4 | 114 | |
| 82 | 52 | 23 | 7 | 111 | |
| 82 | 39 | 27 | 16 | 94 | |
| 82 | 40 | 31 | 11 | 91 | |
| 82 | 38 | 32 | 12 | 88 | |
| 82 | 38 | 33 | 11 | 87 | |
| 82 | 38 | 39 | 5 | 81 | |
| 82 | 27 | 43 | 12 | 66 |
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