SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 25
The Western Hockey League Playoffs return to action tomorrow when both Conference finals are set to start, as follows…
Saskatoon Blades vs Moose Jaw Warriors
(Opening game of best-of-seven Eastern Conference final. Game time is 7 p.m. at SaskTel Centre. CJWW’s broadcast starts with the Palliser Rooms E-Q-3 Cutting Edge Pre-Game Show at 6:45 p.m. and the play-by-play at 7 p.m.)
Portland Winterhawks at Prince George Cougars—8 p.m.
(Opening game of best-of-seven Western Conference final)
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Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League Playoffs:
Flin Flon Bombers at Melfort Mustangs—7:30 p.m.
(Melfort leads the best-of-seven Canterra Seeds Cup final 3-0)
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National Hockey League Stanley Cup Playoffs—2 games:
Florida Panthers at Tampa Bay Lightning—5 p.m.
(Florida leads the best-of-seven Eastern Conference quarter-final 2-0)
Carolina Hurricanes at New York Islanders—5:30 p.m.
(Carolina leads the best-of-seven Eastern Conference quarter-final 2-0)
The other six series either resume, as follows…
New York Rangers at Washington Capitals—tomorrow at 5 p.m.
(Rangers lead the best-of-seven Eastern Conference quarter-final 2-0)
Vancouver Canucks at Nashville Predators—tomorrow at 5:30 p.m.
(Best-of-seven Western Conference quarter-final tied 1-1)
Colorado Avalanche at Winnipeg Jets—tomorrow at 8 p.m.
(Best-of-seven Western Conference quarter-final tied 1-1)
Edmonton Oilers at Los Angeles Kings—tomorrow at 8:30 p.m.
(Best-of-seven Western Conference quarter-final tied 1-1)
Boston Bruins at Toronto Maple Leafs—Saturday at 6 p.m.
(Boston leads the best-of-seven Eastern Conference quarter-final 2-1)
Dallas Stars at Vegas Golden Knights—Saturday at 8:30 p.m.
(Vegas leads the best-of-seven Western Conference quarter-final 2-0)
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A trio of world curling championships continue in Ostersund, Sweden and runs through Saturday. The World Mixed Doubles Championship features 20 duos, split into two pools of 10 teams each for round-robin play followed by playoffs, including Canada. The duo of Kadriana and Colton Lott of Manitoba has 7 wins, 1 loss…good for 2nd place in Pool B. On their schedule today…
10 a.m. – Canada vs United States
Canada is represented by the Susan Froud foursome from Ontario in the World Senior Women’s Championship. They are among 18 quartets, split into three pools of six teams each for round-robin play followed by playoffs. Canada finished round-robin play with 5 wins, 0 losses…good for 1st place in Pool A. On their schedule today…
11 a.m. – Canada vs Latvia (quarter-finals)
In addition, Canada is represented by the Paul Flemming squad from Halifax in the World Senior Men’s Championship. They are among 25 teams taking part, split into four pools for round-robin play followed by playoffs. Canada finished round-robin play with 6 wins, 0 losses…good for 1st place in Pool A. On their schedule today…
5 a.m. Friday – Canada vs Norway (quarter-finals)
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Major League Baseball:
American League—4 day games, 1 night, including
Toronto Blue Jays at Kansas City Royals—12:10 p.m.
Inter-League—1 day game
National League—4 day games
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National Basketball Association Playoffs—3 games:
Cleveland Cavaliers at Orlando Magic—5 p.m.
(Cleveland leads the best-of-seven Eastern Conference quarter-final 2-0)
New York Knicks at Philadelphia 76ers—5:30 p.m.
(New York leads the best-of-seven Eastern Conference quarter-final 2-0)
Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Lakers–8 p.m.
(Denver leads the best-of-seven Western Conference quarter-final 2-0)
The remaining five series resume as follows…
Milwaukee Bucks at Indiana Pacers—tomorrow at 3:30 p.m.
(Best-of-seven Eastern Conference quarter-final tied 1-1)
Los Angeles Clippers at Dallas Mavericks—tomorrow at 6 p.m.
(Best-of-seven Western Conference quarter-final tied 1-1)
Minnesota Timberwolves at Phoenix Suns—tomorrow at 8:30 p.m.
(Minnesota leads the best-of-seven Western Conference quarter-final 2-0)
Oklahoma City Thunder at New Orleans Pelicans—Saturday at 1:30 p.m.
(Oklahoma City leads the best-of-seven Western Conference quarter-final 2-0)
Boston Celtics at Miami Heat—4 p.m.
(Best-of-seven Eastern Conference quarter-final tied 1-1)
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