The National Hockey League announced the schedule for the first round of the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday.
Seventh-seeded Detroit will face second-seeded Anaheim in a Western Conference Quarterfinal set to begin at the Honda Center on April 30.
The full schedule is as follows. All games will be televised in Detroit on Fox Sports Detroit.
| Date | Opponent | Location | Time / TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2013 | Anaheim Ducks | Away | 10:30 PM; FSD |
| May 2, 2013 | Anaheim Ducks | Away | 10:00 PM; FSD |
| May 4, 2013 | Anaheim Ducks | Home | 7:30 PM; FSD |
| May 6, 2013 | Anaheim Ducks | Home | 8:00 PM; FSD |
| May 8, 2013* | Anaheim Ducks | Away | 10:00 PM; FSD |
| May 10, 2013* | Anaheim Ducks | Home | TBD; FSD |
| May 12, 2013* | Anaheim Ducks | Away | TBD; FSD |
Games four, five and six will only be played if necessary.

