In case you didn't already the Penguins are in the playoffs. And they will start the festivities this Wednesday at 7:00 pm against cross state rivals the Philadelphia Flyers. At first I was a little up in the air about facing the Flyers in the opening round, but after watching the Flyers flame out and show no heart when they had the chance to beat the Rangers and clinch home ice. Don't get me wrong this is going to be a tough fought series but I'm taking the Penguins is 6-games or less. Below is the first round schedule.

GAME 1: @Pittsburgh, Wed. 4/15, 7 p.m.
GAME 2: @Pittsburgh, Fri. 4/17, 7 p.m.
GAME 3: @Philadelphia, Sun. 4/19, 3 p.m.
GAME 4: @Philadelphia, Tue. 4/21, 7 p.m.
*GAME 5: @Pittsburgh, Thu. 4/23, 7 p.m.
*GAME 6: @Philadelphia, Sat. 4/25, 3 p.m.
*GAME 7: @Pittsburgh, Mon. 4/27, TBD
* if necessary; all times Eastern