NHL Releases 2nd Round Schedules, Wings Start Tomorrow

The schedule for the next round has been released, including all gamedays and the first four start times of each series.  Detroit's victory over the Anaheim Ducks netted them a date with the Chicago Blackhawks, in what I hope to be an epic final series as division rivals.

The Red Wings' schedule so far breaks down like so:

GAME 1 @ CHI - 8:00PM ET
GAME 2 @ CHI - 1:00PM ET
GAME 3 V CHI -  7:30PM ET
GAME 4 V CHI - 8:00 PM ET
GAME 5 @ CHI - TBD
GAME 6 V CHI - TBD
GAME 7 @ CHI - TBD

I am unimpressed that there is an afternoon game at all, but even moreso for the fact I will miss the whole damned thing due to work.  Chicago will be the more rested team, taking care of Minnesota with relative ease, while Detroit grinded their way to the Conference Semis after a grueling 7-game tilt with the Ducks that saw the two teams in overtime 4 times over the course of the series.  Which will prove to be more advantageous: Chicago's rested bodies, or Detroit's battle-readiness?

One thing is for sure: We'll be following the entire series here at The Datsyukian Geek, so remember to check back with us here, and find us on Twitter and Facebook for further discussion about all things Hockeytown!!

Let's Go Red Wings!!