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Schedule announced for Penguins-Blue Jackets playoff series

The Penguins will open the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup playoffs Wednesday, at 7:30 p.m. at PPG Paints Arena against Columbus.

The teams will return for Game 2 Friday night at 7 p.m., before traveling to Columbus for Games 3 and 4. All four games will air locally on ROOT Sports, and be available nationally on either USA, NHL Network or CNBC.

Times and networks for Games 5 through 7, if necessary, are still to be determined.

The Penguins went 2-1-1 against the Blue Jackets this season, with the teams' most recent meeting a 4-1 Penguins win in Pittsburgh April 4.