Every playoff game is big, but the four on Sunday could all swing their series. Not only do all four series stand 2-1, but the home teams are the ones trailing. For any home teams that lose, they’ll head on the road while facing elimination in Game 5.

Here’s a look at picks from our NHL staff, the odds and viewing info for the four games set for Sunday.

Viewing guide for Sunday
GameTime (ET)TVStream

Jets at Blues

1 p.m.

US: TBS, truTV, FDSN MW
Canada: Sportsnet, CBC

Hurricanes at Devils

3:30 p.m.

US: TBS, truTV, FDSN South, MSG
Canada: Sportsnet

Capitals at Canadiens

6:30 p.m.

US: TBS, truTV, MNMT
Canada: Sportsnet, CBC

Max

Kings at Oilers

9:30 p.m.

US: TBS, truTV, FDSN NW
Canada: Sportsnet, CBC

All games on Sunday can be streamed on Max.

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Winnipeg Jets at St. Louis Blues Game 4

Jets lead series 2-1

Series odds: Jets -425, Blues +320

Home ice gave the Blues the jump they needed after the Jets controlled play back in Winnipeg. Pavel Buchnevich opened the scoring less than a minute into play and quickly made it 2-0 in the first five minutes.

After a scoreless second period, David Gustafsson gave the Jets some life with a goal 4:32 in. But Buchnevich, less than a minute later, completed his hat trick to make it 4-1. He ended the game with four points, but the No. 1 star was Cam Fowler who tallied five points. The Blues dominated play in his minutes, with a 22-11 shot attempt advantage and 77 percent expected goal rate, according to NaturalStatTrick.

The Blues had the edge in every facet of the game — they shot the puck more, created more scoring chances, and had better goaltending to round it out. If they can keep up that energy in Game 4, St. Louis could tie this series. The big question is how the Jets will respond to regain momentum.

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Carolina Hurricanes at New Jersey Devils Game 4

Hurricanes lead series 2-1

Series odds: Hurricanes -900, Devils +600

The Devils, facing the pressure of a potential 3-0 hole, came to play on Friday. Nico Hischier opened the scoring in the first, and Dawson Mercer quickly made it 2-0 in the second. But Carolina answered that period with two power play goals — first from Seth Jarvis, then Sebastian Aho.

Despite a mismatch in the special teams battle, the Canes and Devils were locked 2-2 through the first period and into overtime. In double overtime, an unlikely hero emerged in Simon Nemec, who scored the game-winning goal.

The Devils’ power play has been a real weakness, as they went 0-for-5 on Friday night. After thriving in the regular season, New Jersey is the only team in the postseason without a power play goal. Their expected goal generation is down relative to the regular season, and the Canes’ aggressive penalty kill has a lot to do with it. Carolina’s aggressive approach keeps teams on their heels despite having an advantage in manpower.

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Washington Capitals at Montreal Canadiens Game 4

Capitals lead series 2-1

Series odds: Capitals -450, Canadiens +340

The Bell Centre was electric Friday night, and the Canadiens met the moment.

Montreal attempted 81 all situation shots and limited Washington to 45, only 21 of which went on goal. The Canadiens won the quality battle with a 64 percent expected goal rate at five-on-five.

But the scoring was still back-and-forth most of the night. Nick Suzuki scored a power-play goal, and Jakob Chychrun responded less than two minutes later. Cole Caufield net a late second-period goal, and Alex Ovechkin evened the score early in the third. Then Christian Dvorak scored what ended up being the game-winner, as Montreal scored three unanswered.

While Montreal made this a series, the story of the game was that both starting goalies left with injury — Sam Montembeault in the first and Logan Thompson in the third after a collision with Dylan Strome. Montembeault has been clutch since 4 Nations and earned eight straight quality starts heading into the playoffs. The Caps, on the other hand, got a preview of life without Thompson down the stretch. The team put up a collective 0.862 save percentage in seven games without their starter.

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Los Angeles Kings at Edmonton Oilers Game 4

Kings lead series 2-1

Series odds: Kings -210, Oilers +170

Edmonton got off to a hot start on home ice, with a 2-0 lead over the Kings. But LA scored three straight goals to pull in front. Just when the Oilers gained some momentum back with a tying goal from Connor Brown in the second, Trevor Moore responded nine seconds later to give the Kings a lead.

The third period was an adventure. After the Oilers tied the game back up, there was a double review (first for a kick, then a challenge for interference) to confirm the goal. On the corresponding delay of game penalty, Evan Bouchard scored to give the Oilers a 5-4 edge. Two empty-netters sealed it.

That failed challenge opened the door to the Oilers taking the game over, which should raise some concern for the Kings. Edmonton’s defense and goaltending are major problems, but LA has to find a way to close the door on two of the best players in the world, making this a series.

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