WASHINGTON — The NHL announced dates and times for the Eastern Conference semifinal series between the Washington Capitals and the Pittsburgh Penguins Tuesday. The series will open in Washington on Thursday.

The complete schedule is as follows:

Game 1: Thursday, April 28, 8 p.m. at Washington

Game 2: Saturday, April 30, 8 p.m. at Washington

Game 3: Monday, May 2, 8 p.m. at Pittsburgh

Game 4: Wednesday, May 4, 8 p.m. at Pittsburgh

Game 5*: Saturday, May 7, TBD at Washington

Game 6*: Tuesday, May 10, TBD at Pittsburgh

Game 7*: Thursday, May 12, TBD at Washington

*if necessary