Detroit and San Jose clash for fifth time in playoffs
DETROIT -- After waiting nearly an entire week, the Detroit Red Wings finally know their schedule for the upcoming Western Conference Semi-Final series against the San Jose Sharks.
By virtue of finishing one point ahead of the Wings in the regular-season standings, the Sharks have earned home ice advantage. It greatly benefitted them last season, where they took the first two games of the series on home ice en route to finishing off Detroit in five games. This year's schedule is as follows:
Game Date Time Venue
Game 1 Friday, April 29 10 P.M. HP Pavilion
Game 2 Sunday, May 1 3 P.M. HP Pavilion
Game 3 Wednesday, May 4 8 P.M. Joe Louis Arena
Game 4 Friday, May 6 7 P.M. Joe Louis Arena
Game 5* Sunday, May 8 8 P.M. HP Pavilion
Game 6* Tuesday, May 10 TBD Joe Louis Arena
Game 7* Thursday, May 12 TBD HP Pavilion
* IF NECESSARY
Detroit polished off Phoenix in a quarterfinal sweep, while San Jose labored through a tough, six-game series before disposing of the Los Angeles Kings.
