NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs 2013: Where to Watch, Television Schedule, Predictions, Final Scores

Sure, they're the Washington Capitals, but they're ours in Northern Virginia, too — especially here in Arlington, where they practice at the Kettler Capitals Iceplex.

And, plenty of people in Arlington are ready to root them on through the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Over at SB Nation, the expert predictions on the Stanley Cup Playoffs are all over the place when it comes to the Caps and Rangers, but most agree this series will go six or even seven games.

The Capitals opened at home Thursday evening against the New York Rangers. They play Saturday at 12:30 p.m. and again Monday at 7:30 p.m. 

• Full television schedule of the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs
• Round 1 results of the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs

You don't have to trek to the Verizon Center to catch the game, though. It'll be televised on TSN, NBCSN, MSG and CSN-DC. And there are plenty of great places to watch the game.

Interested in watching with a crowd? Here in Arlington, head out to:

• Arlington Rooftop Bar & Grill, 2424 Wilson Blvd.
• Whitlows on Wilson, 2854 Wilson Blvd.
• Clarendon Grill, 1101 North Highland St.
• Velocity 5, 2300 Clarendon Blvd.
• Spider Kelly's, 3181 Wilson Blvd.
• Mad Rose Tavern, 3100 Clarendon Blvd.
• Spider Kelly's, 3181 Wilson Blvd.
• Ri Ra Irish Pub, 2915 Wilson Blvd.
• First Down Sports Bar, 4213 Fairfax Drive
• CarPool, 4000 Fairfax Drive
• Hard Times Café, 3028 Wilson Blvd.
• Summers Restaurant, 1520 N. Courthouse Road
• Bailey’s Pub and Grille, 4238 Wilson Blvd.
• Crystal City Sports Pub, 529 South 23rd Street
• Rhodeside Grill, 1836 Wilson Blvd.

Have other suggestions? Who do you think will win it all this year? Tell us in the comments.