The Penguins' first-round playoff series against Ottawa will begin Wednesday at 7:08 p.m. at Mellon Arena.

Game 2 will be played there Friday before the series shifts to Scotiabank Place in Ottawa for Game 3 April 14 and Game 4 April 16.

Game 5, if necessary, will be at Mellon Arena April 19, with Game 6 the next day in Ottawa and Game 7 at Mellon Arena April 22.

The first four games are scheduled to begin at 7:08 p.m. Starting times for the final three have not been determined.

All games are scheduled to be carried on FSN Pittsburgh, although Game 6 could be picked up by NBC.