Monday's TV schedule, complete with channels and times, customized for the Boston sports fan. Click on highlighted teams' names for complete schedules, scores, and previews, plus an active community devoted to your team. All times ET and approximate.
MLB
Boston Red Sox vs. Kansas City Royals - 8 p.m. (TV: NESN) The Boston Red Sox hope to rebound after a marathon game on Sunday and a winless weekend. They head to Kansas City to take on the 9-18 Royals. Both teams start 1-1 pitchers: the Sox start Felix Doubront, while the Royals send Jonathan Sanchez to the mound.
New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies - 7 p.m. (TV: ESPN)
NBA
NBA Playoffs: Round One
San Antonio Spurs vs. Utah Jazz - 8 p.m. (TV: TNT)
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Los Angeles Clippers - 10:30 p.m. (TV: TNT)
NHL
NHL Playoffs: Round Two
Washington Capitals vs. New York Rangers - 7:30 p.m. (TV: NBC Sports Network)
Nashville Predators vs. Phoenix Coyotes - 10 p.m. (TV: NBC Sports Network)
World Championship Hockey
United States vs. Slovakia - 1 p.m. (TV: NBC Sports Network) The United States (2-0) take on winless Slovakia (0-2), who are led by Boston Bruins captain Zdeno Chara. Slovakia needs a win to keep their 2014 Olympic hockey bid hopes alive.