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NHL And NBA Playoffs Begin

Jonathan Toews #19 of the Chicago Blackhawks scores a goal against goalie Pekka Rinne #35 of the Nashville Predators in the second period of Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bridgestone Arena on April 15, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)
Jonathan Toews #19 of the Chicago Blackhawks scores a goal against goalie Pekka Rinne #35 of the Nashville Predators in the second period of Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bridgestone Arena on April 15, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)

The long regular seasons are over and now it’s time for the post-season on the ice and the court. Hockey teams are already facing off in the playoffs and the pro basketball playoffs tip off Saturday. Here & Now sports analyst Mike Pesca joins host Robin Young to preview both.

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