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Stanley Cup Playoffs open thread: April 27

2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Game 5: Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

TOR leads 3-1

How to watch

Start time: 7:00 PM EDT / 4:00 PM PDT
In Canada: CBC, Sportsnet (English) TVA Sports (French)
In the U.S.: TBS
In the Lightning region: Bally Sports Sun
Streaming: ESPN+, Sportsnet Now

The Toronto Maple Leafs once more find themselves on the verge or winning a playoff round. Last year they were even in position to defeat this same opponent, with a 3-2 lead in the series before losing Games 6 and 7. This year, they will have three chances to punch their ticket to the Atlantic Division Final. Will they seize that opportunity on home ice before the Lightning can get back into the series?

Game 5: New Jersey Devils vs. New York Rangers

Series tied 2-2

How to watch

Start time: 7:30 PM EDT / 4:30 PM PDT
In Canada: Sportsnet 360 (English) TVA Sports 2 (French)
In the U.S.: ESPN2
In the Devils/Rangers region: MSG, MSGSN
Streaming: ESPN+, Sportsnet Now

Four road wins have this series tied, and now the Rangers are playing in enemy territory looking for a series edge. It’s been surprisingly difficult for home teams in this post-season, and the Devils need to find a way to stop the trend.

Game 5: Vegas Golden Knights vs. Winnipeg Jets

VGK leads 3-1

How to watch

Start time: 10:00 PM EDT / 7:30 PM PDT
In Canada: CBC, Sportsnet (English) TVA Sports (French)
In the U.S.: ESPN2
In the Golden Knights region: ATTSN Rocky Mountain
Streaming: ESPN+, Sportsnet Now

The other elimination game this evening takes place in Nevada with the Golden Knights aiming to knock out the Winnipeg Jets. Down Josh Morrissey and now Mark Scheifele as well, the Jets will need their best performance of the season to stay alive.

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