2012 NHL Playoffs, Rangers Vs. Capitals Game 1: Game Time, TV Coverage And More

For the third time in the past four season, the Washington Capitals and New York Rangers will meet in the postseason. This year's clash begins Saturday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. ET on the Madison Square Garden ice.

Washington, the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference, defeated the defending Stanley Cup Champion Boston Bruins in the first round to advance, while the Rangers survived a seven game series with the eight-seeded Ottawa Senators.

Here is what you need to know for today's game:

Game day and Time: Saturday, April 28, 3:00 p.m. ET

Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY

TV Coverage: NBC

Here is the complete series schedule:

• Game 1: Saturday, April 28, 3:00 p.m. Capitals at Rangers, NBC
• Game 2: Monday, April 30, 7:30 p.m. Capitals at Rangers, NBCSN
• Game 3: Wednesday, May 2, 7:30 p.m. Rangers at Capitals, NBCSN
• Game 4: Saturday, May 5, 12:30 p.m. Rangers at Capitals, NBC
• Game 5: *Monday, May 7, 7:30 p.m. Capitals at Rangers, NBCSN
• Game 6: *Wednesday, May 9, Time TBD. Rangers at Capitals, TBD
• Game 7: *Saturday, May 12, Time TBD. Capitals at Rangers, TBD

* = If necessary

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