Three qualifying series games, plus two round-robin contests, are featured on the Thursday NHL playoff schedule. My focus is on two of the matchups. Toronto and Columbus are tied at 1-1 and will play the third game of their Eastern Conference qualifying series. Calgary is up 2-1 on Winnipeg as the Flames look to win their Western Conference playoff series against the Jets.
Toronto vs. Columbus – Scotiabank Arena 8:00 PM ET
After they both posted shutout victories, during the first two games of their Eastern Conference qualifying series, Toronto and Columbus are set to play a pivotal Game 3 tonight.