NHL announces start time if Bruins vs. Leafs series has a Game 7

BOSTON — The Bruins are hoping there isn’t a Game 7 of their first-round playoff series with the Maple Leafs, but if there is they now know when it is and where to watch it.

The NHL announced a series of start times and TV for games. Boston and Toronto will play at 8 p.m. on Saturday at TD Garden. ABC will have that game nationally with streaming also on ESPN+, while NESN will broadcast locally. It will be on SportsNet and CBC in Canada.

The Bruins and Leafs will play Game 6 on Thursday at 8 p.m. at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. The Bruins lead the best-of-seven series 3-2.

Other games whose TV and times were set from the NHL:

The start time of Game 6 of the First Round Series between the Vancouver Canucks and Nashville Predators has been set for 7 p.m. ET on Friday, May 3, in Nashville. The game will be televised on TNT and MAX in the U.S. In Canada, the game will be on Sportsnet, CBC and TVA Sports.

The start time of the potential Game 6, if necessary, of the First Round Series between the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings has been set for 10 p.m. ET on Friday, May 3, in Los Angeles. The game would be televised on TNT and MAX in the U.S. In Canada, the game would be on Sportsnet, CBC and TVA Sports.

The start time and national broadcast details for Game 6 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round series between the Dallas Stars and Vegas Golden Knights will be announced when available.