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FILE - In this April 8, 2017, file photo, Toronto Maple Leafs celebrate an empty-net goal by center Auston Matthews against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period of an NHL hockey game, in Toronto. Canada is back in the Stanley Cup playoffs. The buzz is back north of the border with five of the nation’s seven teams making the playoffs a year after the hockey-mad country was shut out. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

O Canada: The Great White North returns to NHL playoffs

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Milwaukee Brewers' Keon Broxton (23) celebrates his solo home run against the Toronto Blue Jays with teammate Ryan Braun (8) during the first inning of a baseball game in Toronto on Tuesday, April 11, 2017. (Nathan Dennette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Broxton and Santana homer, Brewers beat Blue Jays 4-3

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) and Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Matt Hunwick (2) vie for control of the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 4, 2017, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Auston Matthews, Leafs look like Caps of old

By Nora Princiotti - The Washington Times

Toronto Maple Leafs center William Nylander (29) skates past as Washington Capitals right wing Brett Connolly (10) and left wing Andre Burakovsky (65) celebrate with center Lars Eller (20) after Eller's goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 4, 2017, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Washington Capitals announce times for first-round playoff games

By Nora Princiotti - The Washington Times

Tampa Bay Rays' Corey Dickerson, right, hugs Steven Souza Jr. after his home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Sunday, April 9, 2017, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)

Souza hits 3-run homer, Rays beat scuffling Blue Jays 7-2

By MARK DIDTLER - Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs center Zach Hyman (11) manages to steal the puck from Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury (29) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Toronto on Saturday, April 8, 2017. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Maple Leafs beat Penguins to wrap up playoff spot

Associated Press

Washington Wizards forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (12) and Miami Heat guard Wayne Ellington (2) scramble for a loose ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Washington, Saturday, April 8, 2017. Miami won 106-103. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Washington Wizards trying to get organized before playoffs

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Russell Martin heads to the dugout as Tampa Bay Rays Brad Miller celebrates a game-winning walk that scored Mallex Smith during the 11th inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 8, 2017, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Lawrence walks home winner in MLB debut, Rays top Jays in 11

By DICK SCANLON - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays' Steven Souza Jr., right, gets tagged out by Toronto Blue Jays catcher Russell Martin while trying to score on a fielder's choice by Tim Beckham during the fifth inning of a baseball game Thursday, April 6, 2017, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Morales hits grand slam, Blue Jays beat Rays 5-2

By MARK DIDTLER - Associated Press

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dylan Bundy throws to the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning of a baseball game in Baltimore, Wednesday, April 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Bundy stymies Blue Jays and Orioles hit 2 HRs in 3-1 victory

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) passes the ball as Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 5, 2017, in Auburn Hills, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Kyle Lowry returns, Raptors beat Pistons 105-102

Associated Press

Toronto Raptors guard Norman Powell (24) changes direction as he drives in front of Indiana Pacers forward Lavoy Allen (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Tuesday, April 4, 2017. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Pacers boost playoff hopes with comeback over Raptors

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) gets a shot off during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Monday, April 3, 2017, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Maple Leafs beat Sabres 4-2, close in on playoff spot

By JONAH BRONSTEIN - Associated Press

Baltimore Orioles' Adam Jones high-fives teammates in the dugout after scoring on a double by Mark Trumbo in the third inning of an opening day baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Baltimore, Monday, April 3, 2017. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Trumbo’s 11th-inning homer lifts Orioles over Blue Jays 3-2

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews greets teammates after scoring during the second period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Detroit Red Wings, Saturday, April 1, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Matthews scores twice, leads Maple Leafs past Red Wings 5-4

Associated Press

Blue Jays manager John Gibbons signs extension

Associated Press

Toronto FC's Raheem Edwards, top, gets a shot off against Sporting Kansas City during the second half of an MLS game in Toronto on Friday, March 31, 2017. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

Sporting KC, Toronto FC play to 0-0 tie

Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) is congratulated after scoring a goal against the Nashville Predators during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 30, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Maple Leafs beat Predators 3-1 for 5th win in 6 games

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker (15) drives to the net past Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas (17) during second half NBA basketball action, in Toronto on Wednesday, March 29, 2017. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Belinelli helps Hornets beat Raptors 110-106

By DANIEL GIRARD - Associated Press

Boston Bruins' Kevan Miller (86) checks Nashville Predators' Cody McLeod (55) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Boston, Tuesday, March 28, 2017. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Rask backstops Bruins to 4-1 win over Predators

By GETHIN COOLBAUGH - Associated Press