TORONTO -- The Maple Leafs and Raptors are changing the times of their games this weekend and next week to avoid overlap with the Blue Jays ' World Series games.

"Toronto sports fans are undeniably some of the most passionate fans in the world, and we are proud to have the city's teams come together and give these fans an opportunity to experience a significant moment in our city's and nation's history," said Keith Pelley, president and CEO of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, which owns the Maple Leafs and Raptors.

Rogers Centre in downtown Toronto will host Games 1 and 2 of the World Series on Friday and Saturday. Each game in the best-of-seven series is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET.

The Raptors' home opener against Milwaukee on Friday was moved from 7:30 p.m. to 6:30, and the Maple

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