The Minnesota Wild host the Vegas Golden Knights in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 2-1 lead in the series.

The Toronto Maple Leafs look to clinch the first round of the NHL Playoffs over the Ottawa Senators in game four.

The Florida Panthers host the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 2-0 lead in the series.

BOTTOM LINE: The New York Mets are looking to prolong a seven-game win streak with a victory against the Washington Nationals. Washington is 11-14 overall and 7-5 at home. The Nationals have a 5-10 ...

Milwaukee Brewers (13-13, second in the NL Central) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (10-15, fourth in the NL Central) ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Athletics begin a three-game series at home against the Chicago White Sox on Friday. The Athletics have a 12-13 record overall and a 4-8 record in home games. The Athletics have a 7-3 ...

Houston Astros (13-11, third in the AL West) vs. Kansas City Royals (12-14, third in the AL Central) ...

Los Angeles Angels (12-12, fourth in the AL West) vs. Minnesota Twins (9-16, fourth in the AL Central) ...

Boston Red Sox (14-13, second in the AL East) vs. Cleveland Guardians (14-10, second in the AL Central) ...

Toronto Blue Jays (12-13, third in the AL East) vs. New York Yankees (15-10, first in the AL East) ...

The Colorado Rockies begin a three-game series at home against the Cincinnati Reds on Friday.

BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs begin a three-game series at home against the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday. Chicago has gone 8-5 in home games and 16-10 overall. The Cubs have the top team on-base ...