Grow out those beards, everyone, it's time for playoff hockey, with the postseason beginning on Wednesday, April 11.
And you don't want to miss a goal, check or face scrub. Below, we'll break down the first-round schedule, television information and some of the prediction archetypes you can follow as you try to determine this year's potential Stanley Cup winner.
Games will be broadcast on NBC, NBC Sports Network, CNBC, USA, NHL Network and NBC Sports' website. The schedule is per NHL.com.
Schedule and Television Information
Western Conference: Nashville Predators vs.