Flyers Encourage Fans To Unfriend Rangers Fans On Facebook

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Oh, it's on now!

The Rangers-Flyers first-round playoff series is set to begin on Thursday at Madison Square Garden, but the nastiness has already begun.

The Flyers have encouraged their fans to unfriend those on Facebook who happen to be Rangers fans.

Seriously.

Here's a handy link for you Rangers fans who want to return the favor.

"It's a pretty good rivalry," Rangers forward Brian Boyle said last week, "because we hate each other."

It should make for a great series. Here's what you'll need to know to plan ahead:

Game 1:
Thursday, April 17
7 p.m.
Flyers at Rangers
CNBC, TSN

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Game 2:
Sunday, April 20
12 p.m.
Flyers at Rangers
NBC, TSN

Game 3:
Tuesday, April 22
8 p.m.
Rangers at Flyers
CNBC, TSN

Game 4:
Friday, April 25
7 p.m.
Rangers at Flyers
CNBC, TSN

x-Game 5:
Sunday, April 27
12 p.m.
Flyers at Rangers
NBC, TSN

x-Game 6:
Tuesday, April 29
TBD
Rangers at Flyers
TSN

x-Game 7:
Wednesday, April 30
TBD
Flyers at Rangers
TSN

(x-if necessary)

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