Hawks, Oilers face off in first-ever playoff game

It will be the first playoff game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Edmonton Oilers since 1988.

The Hawks and Oilers will face off Thursday in Atlanta.

The game will be televised by NBCSN and the Oilers are expected to get a boost from their recent win over the Minnesota Wild.

The first game in Atlanta is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

ET and will be broadcast by NBC Sports Live Extra.

The Oilers will get a big boost from a recent win against the Wild.