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Tension and excitement are high this weekend as 16 teams in the National Hockey League (NHL) battle it out for the championship title.
Hockey fans across the country are hoping that one of the four Canadian teams in this season's playoffs will bring a trophy north of the border for the first time in more than 30 years.
Here's a look at what fans can expect when they cheer on Vancouver, Edmonton, Winnipeg and Toronto over the next few days.
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Compared to football fans who braved a snowstorm in January to watch the playoffs in Buffalo, hockey fans are faring much better this year.
If you're going to a tailgate or watch party, the last week of April is a pretty solid time. Temperatures in all four playoff cities typically hover around 13-14 degrees Celsius through the end of April.
The first installment of this weekend is toronto maple leafs They will face Boston on Saturday night at home.
Those descending on Massachusetts to watch the game in person will see showery weather early in the day, but mild conditions and temperatures in the low teens near the puck drop. . If you're watching a game at home in Toronto, a similar situation persists, with readings only a few degrees lower.
of vancouver canucks They are scheduled to host Nashville at Rogers Arena on Sunday night.
When the game starts at 7pm, game-goers will enjoy cloudy skies and temperatures of around 10C. As the clouds break, temperatures will drop several degrees by the time the game ends around 10 p.m.
winnipeg He is expected to score in his best condition during the four games this weekend.
Sunday's 6 p.m. home game between the Jets and Colorado Avalanche begins in a comfortable 60 degrees and sunshine, but by the time people head home at the end of the evening, the temperature has only cooled to the low single digits.
The situation on the prairie as a whole doesn't seem that bad. edmonton, the Oilers will host Los Angeles on Monday at 8 p.m. Alberta's weather cooperates and temperatures will be near 10 degrees in time for puck drop.
If you're heading out for the game, make the most of this weekend's pleasant weather. Things could remain volatile for Game 2 in Winnipeg on Tuesday and Game 3 in Toronto on Wednesday.
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