Stanley Cup Schedule Finalized

The Pensblog found this 5/20/2008 on goingfivehole.blogspot.com [flag]

This schedule is similar to one that was rumored last week. Only difference is Game Four, which was originally thought to be on Friday, the 30th, but makes much more sense television-wise on the 31st, in which NBC can draw a stronger rating. Game One: Saturday, May 24 @ Detroit 8pm Game Two: Monday, May 26 @ Detroit 8pm Game Three: Wednesday, May 29 @ Pittsburgh 8pm Game Four: Saturday, ... [link]

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We'll Do It Live!
Published 5/20/2008 by Pensblog Staff (noreply@blogger.com) at The Pensblog
... And so, here we are. The Wings will have home-ice due to their ability to beat up on the Blues, Blackhawks, and Blue Jackets during the regular season. The Red Wings haven't seen a team like the Penguins. The Penguins haven't seen a team like the Red Wings. It is truly going to be a special match-up. We have all week to break this down, so no need to go nuts yet. Game one Saturday in Detroit. [GoingFiveHole] has the schedule. "Penguins aren't in the Finals." -- Chris Osgood. ...

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