The Pittsburgh Penguins and Columbus Blue Jackets will begin their first round NHL playoff series Wednesday evening at PPG Paints Arena at 7:30 PM.  Game two is scheduled at PPG Paints arena for Friday night also at 7:30.

Here is the complete series schedule:

• Game 1  Wednesday, April 12 7:30 p.m. PPG Paints Arena
• Game 2  Friday, April 14 7:00 p.m. PPG Paints Arena
• Game 3  Sunday, April 16 6:00 p.m. Nationwide Arena
• Game 4  Tuesday, April 18 7:30 p.m. Nationwide Arena
• Game 5 (if necessary)  Thursday, April 20  PPG Paints Arena
• Game 6 (if necessary)  Sunday, April 23  Nationwide Arena
• Game 7 (if necessary)  Tuesday, April 25  PPG Paints Arena