Sports according to Will as of 8:00.
WHL
Today is opening night of the 2024 WHL playoffs – for most teams.
The 8th-seed Prince Albert Raiders upset the east 1st-seed Saskatoon Blades in Saskatoon by a 4-3 score.
The 1st-seed Cougars open their playoff campaign against the 8th-seed Spokane Chiefs in the CN Centre at 7:00.
Fans are being asked to wear white to the game as a part of the annual whiteout tradition.
BCHL
The Prince George Spruce Kings start their final weekend of the regular season on the road tonight.
They play the Vernon Vipers tonight and the Merritt Centennials tomorrow.
These games won’t impact anything in the standings, the Spruce Kings are already locked in to a first round playoff matchup against the Penticton Vees.
NHL
There is only one game in the NHL tonight. The New Jersey Devils and the Buffalo Sabers play at 4:00.
The Coyotes ended the Predators’ point streak at 18 games last night, winning 8-4.
MLB
It was opening night last night. The Toronto Blue Jays won their opener against the Tampa Bay Rays on the road, 8-2.
They will fight to keep their perfect season alive at 3:50 this afternoon, also against the Rays.
NBA
There are 12 games in the NBA tonight.
Mercifully, the Raptors don’t play until Sunday.