NBA and Stanley Cup playoffs to deliver record-breaking weekend action

It's the most wonderful time of the year — the postseason.

In most cases, nothing beats a series going to Game 7 for sports fans, players and coaches.

The NBA and Stanley Cup playoffs are set to deliver a record-breaking amount of games this weekend with seven winner-take-all matchups on the docket.

Five was the previous record, which happened the weekend of May 3, 2014, with five NBA Game 7s.

This time around, the NHL joins in on the action with five games, while the NBA has a two-game slate.

Spectators at home might want to have multiple TVs available, especially those who root for Dallas teams. With both the Mavericks and Stars playing at the same time, it will be the first time two teams that reside in the same city play in Game 7s on the same day, per Elias Sports Bureau research.

Here's a look at the weekend's matchups:

Game 6 result: 5-2, Bruins

A three-goal third period helped the Bruins push their series with the Hurricanes to a Game 7. They hope to make history Saturday, as a win would give them an NHL-record 16 Game 7 wins, breaking a tie with the Montreal Canadiens.

Game 6 result: 4-3, Lightning

Brayden Point was the hero in Game 6, netting a goal in overtime to propel Tampa Bay to a 4-3 win. Entering Saturday's Game 7 matchup, experience is on the Lighting's side. They are tied with the Stars and Oilers for the most players on the active roster with Game 7 experience (18).

Game 6 result: 4-2, Oilers

The Oilers staved off elimination Thursday thanks to two goals by Evander Kane. Game 7 could come down to who scores first, as the team that secured the first goal has won all six games this series.

Game 6 result: 108-95, Celtics

Led by Jayson Tatum's 46 points, the Celtics forced the series back to Boston,