The Stanley Cup Playoffs begin its nearly two month schedule tonight with first round action of Islanders at Washington (USA, 7 p.m.), Ottawa at Montreal (NHL, 7 p.m.), Chicago at Nashville (NBC Sports Network, 8:30 p.m.) and Calgary at Vancouver (USA, 10 p.m.), all playing the first in a best-of-seven initial round.
“Million Dollar Listing New York” (Bravo, 10 p.m.) returns for a fourth season, with Fredrik and Ryan attempting to work together for the first time.
The second of a three part series on “Animal Homes” on “Nature” (PBS, 8 p.m., check local listings) concentrates on the domestic habits of the tortoise, hawk, beaver and wood rat.
It’s generally agreed that this season’s crop of players on “Survivor” (CBS, 8 p.m.) are either the most unlikable or dense in recent memory. Their combined tribe name is ‘Merica, for goodness sake.
“Arrow” (The CW, 8 p.m.) is unhappy to find that Deathbolt is not the name of a local metal band.
Math is cool, “Nova” (PBS, 9 p.m.) hopes to convince you.
Seven remaining candidates on “American Idol” (Fox, 8 p.m.) sing “American classics.” Not “American Woman,” though; that’s a Canadian song.
“The Voice” judge Christina Aguilera jumps networks for a night for an appearance on “Nashville” (ABC, 10 p.m.) as Jeff’s ex.
Margo Martindale returns to “The Americans” (FX, 10 p.m.), opposite Frank Langella.
It had to happen: The two guys from “Best Bars in America” (Esquire, 9 p.m.) finally run into the guys from “Brew Dogs” (Esquire, 10 p.m.) in Louisville, in a pair of crossover episodes.
The month-long Wednesday night salute to Anthony Quinn continues with “Barabbas” (8 p.m.), “The Shoes of the Fisherman” (10:30 p.m.), “Lawrence of Arabia” (1:15 a.m.) and “Thieves Fall Out” (5:15 a.m.).
Before “Birdman,” Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu directed “Biutiful” (TMC, midnight) with Javier Bardem.
Baseball has Los Angeles at Texas (MLB, 2 p.m.), Tampa Bay at Toronto (MLB, 7 p.m.) and Seattle at Dodgers (ESPN2, 10 p.m.).
NBA action includes Charlotte at Toronto (ESPN, 7 p.m.), and Indiana at Memphis (ESPN, 9:30 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly & Michael: Nathan Lane, David Burtka, Vance Joy. The View: Bob Saget, Tyson Beckford, Kimberly Schlapman, Paula faris, Michelle Collins. The Talk: Jim Parsons, Nick Zano, Chi-Lan Lieu, Wanda Sykes (rerun). Ellen DeGeneres: Jeremy Renner, Rose Byrne, Wiz Khalifa, Charlie Puth. Wendy Williams: Brittany Daniel, Katie Lee. Meredith Vieira: Ne-Yo, Tamara Tunie, Yvette Nicole Brown. Queen Latifah: Joe Mantegna, Bellamy Young, Blake Leeper (rerun).
Late Talk
David Letterman: Michael J. Fox, Amy Sedaris, Iron & Wine, Ben Bridwell. Jimmy Fallon: Ryan Reynolds, Terrence Howard, Kelly Clarkson (rerun). Jimmy Kimmel: Tim Allen, Kiernan Shipka, Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors. Seth Meyers: Kevin Bacon, Chris D’Elia, Eric Ripert (rerun). James Corden: Nick Kroll, Katharine McPhee, Kristen Stewart. Carson Daly: Freddie Highmore, Caribou, Alison Sudol (rerun). Tavis Smiley: Noam Chomsky, Tyler the Creator. Jon Stewart: Billy Crystal. Conan O’Brien: Ice Cube, Christina Tosi, Tame Impala.