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2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs: Bruins vs. Maple Leafs, Capitals vs. Blue Jackets — Open thread

New Jersey Devils vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

Lightning lead 3-1

How to watch

Puck Drop: 3:00 PM EDT / 12:00 PM PDT
In Canada: Sportsnet 360, Sportsnet Now (English), TVA Sports 2 (French)
In the USA: NBC, NBCSN
Online: Rogers NHL Live/NHL.tv

Nikita Kucherov’s three-point performance in Game Four gave him nine points in the playoffs. More importantly, his first goal of the night served as the one that gave the Lightning their third win in the series.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Washington Capitals

Series tied 2-2

How to watch

Puck Drop: 3:00 PM EDT / 12:00 PM PDT
In Canada: Sportsnet, Sportsnet Now (English), TVA Sports (French)
In the USA: NBC, NBCSN
Online: Rogers NHL Live/NHL.tv

Since the Capitals handed the reins back to Braden Holtby, they’ve found their legs in what was inching toward yet another playoff disappointment. They can erase that poor start completely with a win this afternoon to move one game away from an East semifinal berth.

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Boston Bruins

Bruins lead 3-1

How to watch

Puck Drop: 8:00 PM EDT / 5:00 PM PDT
In Canada: CBC, Sportsnet, Sportsnet Now (English), TVA Sports (French)
In the USA: NBC
Online: Rogers NHL Live/NHL.tv

Tomas Plekanec scored his first goal in a jersey other than a Montreal Canadiens sweater, but even having Pleks didn’t matter for the Leafs as they fell by a 3-1 score in what is now a 3-1 series. The game shifts to Boston, where the Bruins can put an end to Toronto’s post-season run.

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