Penguins Trying to Three-peat in NHL

The Pittsburgh Penguins and Vegas Golden Knights will be looking to make history when the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs begin Wednesday.

The Penguins, who are trying to become the first team to win three straight Stanley Cup championships since the New York Islanders from 1980-83, will host the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference First Round at PPG Paints Arena (6 p.m. CST; NBCSN, CBC, TVA Sports).

The Golden Knights, who are looking to win the Cup in their inaugural season, play their first playoff game against the Los Angeles Kings at T-Mobile Arena.

Wednesday, April 11 Schedule (All Times Central)

Minnesota at Winnipeg, 6 p.m.

Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m.

Los Angeles at Vegas, 9 p.m.

Thursday, April 12 Schedule (All Times Central)

New Jersey at Tampa  Bay, 6 p.m.

Toronto at Boston, 6 p.m.

Columbus at Washington, 6:30 p.m.

Colorado at Nashville, 8:30 p.m.

San Jose at Anaheim, 9:30 p.m.