The second round schedule is out. For the first time in six years, the Rangers will face the Penguins. Ironically, it’s a second round rematch. In ’08, Pittsburgh eliminated New York in five games. The Rangers have never defeated the Penguins in series history. Starting Friday at Console Energy Center, they’ll look to change that.

The biggest obstacle will be an odd back-to-back spanning Games 2 and 3. After getting the traditional day off, the Rangers and Penguins will do battle for Game 2 Sunday night at 7:30 EST. Due to NBCSN, the two teams will travel to New York for Game 3 Monday, May 5 at MSG. Obviously, it’s frustrating if you’re a Ranger fan. But it’s the same for each side.

Here’s the complete seven-game Eastern Conference Semifinal schedule:

Friday 5/2 Rangers @ Penguins 7:30 EST NBCSN/CBC

Sunday 5/4 Rangers @ Penguins 7:30 EST NBCSN/CBC

Monday 5/5 Penguins @ Rangers 7:30 EST NBCSN/CBC

Wednesday 5/7 Penguins @ Rangers 7:30 EST NBCSN/CBC

*Friday 5/9 Rangers @ Penguins TBD CBC

*Sunday 5/11 Penguins @ Rangers TBD CBC

*Tuesday 5/13 Rangers @ Penguins TBD CBC

*if necessary