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FILE - This March 19, 2018, file photo shows Boston Bruins forward Ryan Donato, left, being congratulated by Danton Heinen (43) after his first goal in his first NHL game, during the second period of a hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in Boston. In the East, Boston suddenly looks like the team to beat, Pittsburgh has won the Stanley Cup two years in a row and awakened from a midseason funk and Tampa Bay has shown flashes of being unstoppable. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File) **FILE**

Matchup dynamics make Eastern Conference playoffs tough to predict

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) is fouled by Orlando Magic forward Mario Hezonja (8) as Magic center Khem Birch (24) looks on during first half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Sunday, April 8, 2018. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

C.J. Miles scores 22 points, Raptors beat Magic 112-101

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Toronto Blue Jays' Steve Pearce, right, is congratulated by third base coach Luis Rivera (4) as he rounds the bases on his home run off the first pitch thrown by Texas Rangers starting pitcher Cole Hamels during the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, April 8, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Blue Jays homer twice off Hamels in 1st, beat Rangers 7-4

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet, center, is fouled by Indiana Pacers guard Cory Joseph, right, during first-half NBA basketball game action in Toronto, Friday, April 6, 2018. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Ibaka scores season-high 25, Raptors beat Pacers 92-73

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) passes the ball over Toronto Raptors' Serge Ibaka (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 3, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak) **FILE**

Toronto tops in East, but road likely goes through LeBron James

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas and Boston Celtics guard Terry Rozier watch the ball get away during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

East field is set, West race still has much to decide

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) is defended by Boston Celtics centre Greg Monroe, left, as Celtics forward Marcus Morris (13), Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) and Celtics guard Kadeem Allen watch during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

DeRozan scores 16 points as Raptors beat Celtics 96-78

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Chicago White Sox's Jose Abreu watches his solo home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the eighth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in Toronto. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Davidson, Abreu homer as White Sox cool off Blue Jays, 4-3

By PAUL ATTFIELD - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors' CJ Miles (0) drives to the basket over Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 3, 2018, in Cleveland. Miles was called for an offensive foul. The Cavaliers won 112-106. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Raptors-Celtics, Cavs-76ers are big East games this week

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman throws against the New York Yankees during the first inning of their American League MLB baseball game in Toronto on Sunday April 1, 2018. (Fred Thornhill/The Canadian Press via AP)

Smoak’s 2 HR, go-ahead slam in 8th rally Jays past Yanks 7-4

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

New York Yankees' Aaron Judge smiles after his team defeated the Toronto Blue Jays in a baseball game in Toronto, Friday, March 30, 2018. (Fred Thornhill/The Canadian Press via AP)

Snow in forecast ahead of New York Yankees’ home opener

Associated Press

Winnipeg Jets' Tyler Myers (57) brings the puck forward as Toronto Maple Leafs' Connor Brown (28) trails during third-period NHL hockey game action in Toronto, Saturday, March 31, 2018. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

Morrissey, Byfuglien lead Jets past Maple Leafs, 3-1

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Nashville Predators left wing Scott Hartnell (17) is led to the penalty box after Hartnell checked Buffalo Sabres defenseman Victor Antipin, of Kazakhstan, into the boards in the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 31, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. Hartnell was given a game misconduct penalty for boarding and Antipin was taken off the ice on a stretcher. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Reinhart scores 3 as Sabres stun NHL-leading Predators 7-4

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Boston Celtics' Kadeem Allen, left, and Toronto Raptors' Jonas Valanciunas (17) battle for a rebound during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Saturday, March 31, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Morris scores 25, Celtics beat East-leading Raptors 110-99

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

New York Yankees' Aaron Hicks (31) beats the throw to first base as Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Seung-hwan Oh is late to the bag during the eighth inning of a baseball game in Toronto on Thursday, March 29, 2018. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Yanks put Hicks on DL with ribcage strain, another OF injury

Associated Press

The Toronto Maple Leafs salute fans following a win over the Florida Panthers in an NHL hockey game Wednesday, March 28, 2018, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Leafs set franchise wins records with victory over Panthers

Associated Press

Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) scores as Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler (21) looks on during first half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Tuesday, March 27, 2018. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

DeRozan scores 15, Raptors beat Nuggets 114-110

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Toronto Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. celebrates his home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the ninth inning of a baseball exhibition game Tuesday, March 27, 2018, in Montreal. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Vlad Guerrero Jr. hits walk-off HR to lift Jays in Montreal

Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres centre Jack Eichel (15) celebrates his goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs with right wing Jason Pominville (29) and centre Zemgus Girgensons (28) during third period NHL hockey action in Toronto on Monday, March 26, 2018. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Sabres snap Leafs’ club-record 13-game home winning streak

Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers Montrezl Harrell shoots over Toronto Raptors centre Jakob Poeltl (42) during second half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Sunday, March 25, 2018. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Williams scores 26, Clippers beat Raptors 117-106

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press