FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, May 4th, 2018
THIS WEEKEND’S STANLEY CUP PLAYOFF COVERAGE HIGHLIGHTED BY PENGUINS-CAPITALS SATURDAY NIGHT ON NBC IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING KENTUCKY DERBY
Alex Ovechkin and (1) Washington Capitals Host Sidney Crosby and (2) Pittsburgh Penguins in Pivotal Game 5 Saturday at 7:15 p.m. ET on NBC Immediately Following Coverage of 144th Kentucky Derby – Series Tied 2-2
Friday Night Doubleheader on NBCSN – (1) Lightning-(2) Bruins at 7 p.m. ET, Followed by (2) Sharks-(1) Golden Knights at 10 p.m. ET
Game 5 – (1) Nashville vs. (2) Winnipeg Saturday at 9:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN – Series Tied 2-2
Sunday Doubleheader – (2) Bruins-(1) Lightning Game 5 at 3 p.m. ET on NBC, Followed by (1) Golden Knights-(2) Sharks Game 6 at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN
STAMFORD, Conn. – May 4, 2018 – NBC Sports’ exclusive coverage of the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs continues this weekend with six games across NBC and NBCSN, highlighted by a pivotal Game 5 between Sidney Crosby and the (2) Pittsburgh Penguins and Alex Ovechkin and the (1) Washington Capitals on Saturday night in primetime on NBC. Saturday’s coverage of Penguins-Capitals will begin at 7:15 p.m. ET on NBC, immediately following the network’s coverage of the 144th Kentucky Derby.
This weekend’s coverage starts with a Friday night doubleheader on NBCSN beginning at 7 p.m. ET, as Brad Marchand and the (2) Boston Bruins look to avoid a 3-1 series deficit against Steven Stamkos and the (1) Tampa Bay Lightning. Coverage shifts west at 10 p.m. ET, as Marc-Andre Fleury and the (1) Vegas Golden Knights return home for Game 5 against Joe Pavelski and the (2) San Jose Sharks, with the series knotted 2-2. Pre-game coverage begins at 6:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN with NHL Live.
In addition to Pens-Caps on NBC, Saturday’s coverage features a pivotal Game 5 on NBCSN at 9:30 p.m. ET, as P.K. Subban and the (1) Nashville Predators host Patrik Laine and the (2) Winnipeg Jets, with their series tied 2-2. Sunday’s Second Round action features Game 5 of Bruins-Lightning at 3 p.m. ET on NBC, followed by Game 6 between the Golden Knights and Sharks at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN. Pre-game coverage begins with NHL Live at 6:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN.
NBC Sports.com and the NBC Sports app – NBC Sports Group’s live streaming platforms for desktops, mobile devices, tablets, and connected TVs — will provide live streaming coverage of all remaining Stanley Cup Playoff games.
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“NHL Playoff Pass” on NBC Sports Group Press Box provides a quick daily overview of Stanley Cup Playoff coverage, plus information and highlights. The Pass will be published weekdays to preview that evening’s games. Friday editions will include weekend information.
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THE PASS – FRIDAY, MAY 4 – SUNDAY, MAY 6 (All times ET)
FRIDAY, MAY 4
| Time | Coverage | Network | Commentators |
| 6:30 p.m. | NHL Live | NBCSN | Kathryn Tappen, Jeremy Roenick, Keith Jones |
| 7 p.m. | Game 4 – (1) Tampa Bay at (2) Boston | NBCSN | Kenny Albert, Pierre McGuire |
| 10 p.m. | Game 5 – (2) San Jose at (1) Vegas | NBCSN | John Forslund, Joe Micheletti |
SATURDAY, MAY 5
| Time | Coverage | Network | Commentators |
| 7:15 p.m. | Game 5 – (2) Pittsburgh at (1) Washington | NBC | Mike ‘Doc’ Emrick, Mike Milbury, Pierre McGuire |
| NHL Live (Intermission Reports) | NBC | Liam McHugh, Jeremy Roenick, Keith Jones |
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| 9:30 p.m. | Game 5 – (2) Winnipeg at (1) Nashville | NBCSN | Chris Cuthbert, AJ Mleczko, Brian Boucher |
| NHL Live (Intermission Reports) | NBCSN | Kathryn Tappen, Anson Carter, Keith Jones |
SUNDAY, MAY 6
| Time | Coverage | Network | Commentators |
| 3 p.m. | Game 5 – (2) Boston at (1) Tampa Bay | NBC | Kenny Albert, Eddie Olczyk, Pierre McGuire |
| NHL Live (Intermission Reports) | NBC | Liam McHugh, Jeremy Roenick, Anson Carter |
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| 6:30 p.m. | NHL Live | NBCSN | Kathryn Tappen, Jeremy Roenick, Anson Carter |
| 7:30 p.m. | Game 6 – (1) Vegas at (2) San Jose | NBCSN | John Forslund, Joe Micheletti |
NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app – NBC Sports Group’s live streaming product for desktops, mobile devices, tablets, and Connected TVs – will live stream all games airing on NBC, NBCSN, USA Network, CNBC, and Golf Channel, all via “TV Everywhere” throughout the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
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TONIGHT – MAY 4
Ondrej Palat netted two goals in the first period and Vezina Trophy finalist Andrei Vasilevskiy saved 28-of-29 shots, as the Lightning defeated the Bruins, 4-1, in Game 3 on Wednesday to take the series lead. Boston’s David Pastrnak recorded his 19th point of the postseason in Game 3, a total that ranks tied for second in these playoffs.
Goaltender Martin Jones recorded his second shutout of the postseason as the Sharks topped the Golden Knights, 4-0, in a pivotal Game 4 on Wednesday to even the series at two games apiece. Jones, who has six career postseason shutouts, is one away from matching Evgeni Nabokov’s franchise record. Conversely, Marc-Andre Fleury surrendered three-or-more goals for the third consecutive game after allowing a combined three goals in the first five games of the playoffs.
SATURDAY – MAY 5
Coverage begins at 7:15 p.m. ET on NBC with the latest matchup between Ovechkin and Crosby, as the Capitals host the Penguins in a pivotal Game 5. Pittsburgh rebounded from a Game 3 loss with a 3-1 victory over Washington on Thursday, led by a two-goal performance from 23-year-old Jake Guentzel, who now leads all players in the postseason with 21 points (10g/11a) in 10 games. Guentzel, who had 13 goals as a rookie last postseason, joined Mario Lemieux as the only players in NHL history to score 10-plus goals in each of their first two playoff appearances.
Coverage continues at 9:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN with Game 5 between the Jets and Predators. Pekka Rinne made 32 saves and Subban netted the eventual game-winning goal in the second period as Nashville defeated Winnipeg, 2-1, in Game 4 to even the series at two games apiece. Rinne’s impressive performance came on the heels of a difficult Game 3 in which he allowed five goals on 43 shots.
SUNDAY – MAY 6
Sunday’s coverage could feature a pair of elimination games across NBC and NBCSN, beginning at 3 p.m. ET with Game 5 between the Bruins and Lightning. The two franchises last met in the playoffs in the 2011 Eastern Conference Final, where Boston won in seven games en route to winning the Stanley Cup. Coverage shifts west to Vegas at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN, as the Golden Knights host the Sharks, where one of the two teams will have the opportunity to advance to the Western Conference Final with a victory.
COMPREHENSIVE LOCAL COVERAGE
Through the NBC Sports Regional Networks, comprehensive coverage of the Stanley Cup Playoffs will be provided daily via NBC Sports Regional Networks, available in more than 35 million U.S. households. NBC Sports Regional Networks serve the hometown fans of the Philadelphia Flyers, San Jose Sharks, Boston Bruins and the Washington Capitals, with first-round game coverage, pre- and post-game shows, and extensive on-line coverage via NBC Sports’ team of NHL Insiders.
For teams that advance past the first round, NBC Sports Regional Networks will deliver extensive pre- and post-game coverage as well as breaking news and analysis throughout each team’s playoff run.
ABOUT NBC SPORTS RADIO
NBC Sports Radio is a joint venture between NBC Sports Group and Westwood One and will broadcast select games throughout the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs. It provides sports talk programming to radio stations nationwide and is distributed by Westwood One. Content includes hourly sports news updates, daily features, and long-form shows. On social media, join the NBC Sports Radio community on Twitter at twitter.com/nbcsportsradio. To listen live or on demand, or to find a station, visit www.nbcsportsradio.com.
STREAMING COVERAGE ON NBCSPORTS.COM AND THE NBC SPORTS APP
NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app — NBC Sports Group’s live streaming platforms for desktops, mobile devices, tablets, and connected TVs — will provide live streaming coverage of the Stanley Cup Playoffs via “TV Everywhere,” giving consumers additional value for their subscription service, and making high quality content available to MVPD customers both in and out of the home and on multiple platforms.
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