Blues open playoffs Wednesday at home against Blackhawks

ST. LOUIS -- The Blues' opportunity to avenge a first-round playoff defeat to the Chicago Blackhawks two years ago begins Wednesday.

The Blues take on the defending Stanley Cup champion Blackhawks in another first-round series. Here's the schedule:

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Game 1: Wednesday, April 13, 8:30 p.m., at St. Louis

Game 2: Friday, April 15, 7 p.m., at St. Louis

Game 3: Sunday, April 17, 2 p.m., at Chicago

Game 4: Tuesday, April 19, 8:30 p.m., at Chicago

Game 5 (if necessary): Thursday, April 21, time TBD, at St. Louis

Game 6 (if necessary): Saturday, April 23, time TBD, at Chicago

Game 7 (if necessary): Monday, April 25, time TBD, at St. Louis