An abundance of food, drinks and lighthearted rivalries means the more, the merrier! For NHL playoffs, take a peek at how the table is set at our editor in chief's house, where hockey night is family tradition; it's loud, it's crowded and it can get pretty messy (but she wouldn't have it any other way). Here's Karine's game-night menu:
Drink
Maple rye & ginger
Add a little extra Canadiana to a classic drink with a touch of maple syrup. Are the kids watching the game too? No problem – we have a mocktail version just for them.
Snack
Karine's party mix
Feed the hungry crowd this simple and shareable snack while you finish assembling and grilling your sandwiches.
Easy main
Cubana sandwiches
Pressed in a panini-maker, or fried on your stovetop, these simple, cheesy sandwiches will satisfy everyone.
Make-ahead dessert
Hazelnut brownies
Bake this simple treat ahead of time – and freeze the for game day. Simply set them out to thaw the day-of and your work is done.
NHL playoff games are available without blackouts through Rogers GameCentre Live (more details at rogers.com/NHL). For the full playoff schedule, visit sportsnet.ca/schedule.
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