The Carolina Hurricanes host the New Jersey Devils in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 3-1 lead in the series.

The Los Angeles Kings host the Edmonton Oilers in game five of the first round of the NHL Playoffs with the series tied 2-2.

The Toronto Maple Leafs host the Ottawa Senators in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 3-1 lead in the series.

BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Nationals play the New York Mets with a 2-1 series lead. Washington has a 13-15 record overall and a 9-6 record at home. The Nationals are 10-4 in games when they record ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Tigers seek to continue a four-game win streak with a victory over the Houston Astros. Houston has a 14-13 record overall and a 9-6 record at home. The Astros are 9-2 in games ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Twins will aim to stop their four-game road slide in a matchup against the Cleveland Guardians. Cleveland is 15-12 overall and 8-4 at home. The Guardians have gone 12-4 in ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Cincinnati Reds host the St. Louis Cardinals to open a four-game series. Cincinnati has a 15-13 record overall and a 6-6 record at home. Reds hitters are batting a collective .254, ...