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Monday, April 15th, 2019

DAY 6 – NBC SPORTS GROUP’S COVERAGE OF 2019 STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS CONTINUES WITH DOUBLEHEADERS TONIGHT ON NBCSN AND CNBC

(2) Boston-(3) Toronto at 7 p.m. ET on NBCSN – Series Tied 1-1

(1) Nashville-(WC1) Dallas at 9:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN – Series Tied 1-1

(1) Washington-(WC1) Carolina at 7 p.m. ET on CNBC – Washington Leads 2-0

(1) Calgary-(WC2) Colorado – 10 p.m. ET on CNBC – Series Tied 1-1

Florida Panthers Defenseman Keith Yandle to Serve as Guest Studio Analyst Tonight and Tuesday

Mike Tirico to Call Game 4 of Islanders-Penguins on Tuesday on NBCSN

STAMFORD, Conn. – April 15, 2019 – NBC Sports Group’s comprehensive coverage of the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs continues tonight with a pair of Game 3 doubleheaders on NBCSN and CNBC, beginning at 7 p.m. ET on NBCSN, when Brad Marchand and the (2) Boston Bruins face Auston Matthews and the (3) Toronto Maple Leafs, with their series tied at one game apiece.

NBCSN’s doubleheader continues at 9:30 p.m. ET, as P.K. Subban and the (1) Nashville Predators visit Tyler Seguin and the (WC1) Dallas Stars with the series tied 1-1.

Tonight’s coverage on CNBC begins at 7 p.m. ET, as Justin Williams and the (WC1) Carolina Hurricanes look to avoid a 3-0 series deficit against Alex Ovechkin and the defending Stanley Cup champion (1) Washington Capitals.

The action on CNBC shifts west to Denver at 10 p.m. ET, when Nathan MacKinnon and the (WC2) Colorado Avalanche host Johnny Gaudreau and the (1) Calgary Flames, with the series knotted at one game apiece.

Pre-game coverage begins tonight at 6 p.m. ET on NBCSN with NHL Live.

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, and CNBC via “TV Everywhere” throughout the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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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 – MONDAY, APRIL 15 (All times ET)

Time Coverage Network Commentators
6 p.m. NHL Live NBCSN Liam McHugh,
Keith Jones,
Keith Yandle
7 p.m. Game 3 – (2) Boston at (3) Toronto NBCSN Mike “Doc” Emrick,
Mike Milbury,
Brian Boucher
7 p.m. Game 3 – (1) Washington at (WC1) Carolina CNBC Brendan Burke,
Pierre McGuire
NHL Live (Intermission Reports) CNBC Paul Burmeister,
Patrick Sharp,
Anson Carter
9:30 p.m. Game 3 – (1) Nashville at (WC1) Dallas NBCSN Chris Cuthbert,
Joe Micheletti,
AJ Mleczko
10 p.m. Game 3 – (1) Calgary at (WC2) Colorado CNBC Gord Miller,
Ray Ferraro

 

For more information on NBC Sports Group’s overall Stanley Cup Playoffs coverage, please click here. 

 

FLORIDA PANTHERS DEFENSEMAN KEITH YANDLE TO SERVE AS GUEST STUDIO ANALYST TONIGHT AND TUESDAY

Florida Panthers defenseman Keith Yandle will join NBC Sports’ Stanley Cup Playoffs coverage as a guest studio analyst today, April 15, and Tuesday, April 16. A 13-year NHL veteran, Yandle played parts of nine seasons with the Coyotes organization, including the first seven games of his NHL career during the 2006-07 season, when he skated alongside former Coyote and current NHL on NBC analyst Jeremy Roenick. Yandle was Florida’s representative at the 2019 NHL All-Star Game, and recently completed his third season as a member of the Panthers where he currently serves as an alternate captain.


MIKE TIRICO TO CALL GAME 4 OF ISLANDERS-PENGUINS ON TUESDAY ON NBCSN

Mike Tirico will handle play-by-play duties for Game 4 between the New York Islanders and Pittsburgh Penguins this Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN. Tirico called the first two NHL games of his 30-year career earlier this season. During an illustrious broadcasting career spanning three decades, Tirico has served in lead play-by-play roles for coverage of the NFL, NBA, tennis, golf, college football, college basketball, and college lacrosse.

Tirico will be joined by analyst Eddie Olczyk and ‘Inside-the-Glass’ analyst Brian Boucher. The Islanders lead the series 3-0.


TONIGHT – APRIL 15 – NHL LIVE BEGINS AT 6 P.M ET ON NBCSN

NHL Live, hosted by Liam McHugh, Keith Jones and Keith Yandle, begins at 6 p.m. ET on NBCSN. Paul Burmeister, Patrick Sharp and Anson Carter will anchor CNBC’s studio coverage throughout the Capitals-Hurricanes and Flames-Avalanche games.

(2) BOSTON BRUINS AT (3) TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS – GAME 3 AT 7 P.M. ET ON NBCSN – SERIES TIED 1-1

Boston evened the series against Toronto with a 4-1 win in Game 2 on Saturday night on NBC. Brad Marchand scored the eventual game-winner and added an assist, while Tuukka Rask made 30 saves. Toronto’s Auston Matthews has been kept off the scoresheet and has two points (1g/1a) in nine career playoff games against the Bruins.


(1) WASHINGTON CAPITALS AT (WC1) CAROLINA HURRICANES – GAME 3 AT 7 P.M. ET ON CNBC – CAPITALS LEAD 2-0

The Caps took a 2-0 series lead with a 4-3 overtime win in Game 2 on Saturday afternoon on NBC, as defenseman Brooks Orpik scored the game-winner for Washington just 1:48 into the extra session. Nicklas Backstrom has scored three goals in the series for the Caps. Tonight’s game in Raleigh marks Carolina’s first home playoff game since May 26, 2009, when the Hurricanes lost to the Penguins in the Eastern Conference Final.

(1) NASHVILLE PREDATORS AT (WC1) DALLAS STARS – GAME 3 AT 9:30 P.M. ET ON NBCSN – SERIES TIED 1-1

Nashville responded to a 3-2 Game 1 loss to Dallas with a 2-1 overtime win in Game 2 on Saturday on CNBC to even the series at one game apiece. Craig Smith scored the game-winner five minutes into overtime for the Predators, who outshot the Stars by a 42-23 margin in the game. The Stars went 24-14-3 at home in the regular season, but Nashville won both matchups against the Stars in Dallas this year.


(1) CALGARY FLAMES AT (WC2) COLORADO AVALANCHE – GAME 3 AT 10 P.M. ET ON CNBC – SERIES TIED 1-1

The Avalanche head home to Denver after a 3-2 come-from-behind overtime win in Game 2 on Saturday in Calgary. J.T. Compher tied the game with 2:39 left in regulation and Nathan MacKinnon scored 8:27 into OT to even the series 1-1. The Avs have won six straight home games dating back to March 17, outscoring their opponents 22-11 in that span.


NBC SPORTS RADIO ANNOUNCES FIRST ROUND BROADCAST SCHEDULE

In conjunction with Westwood One, NBC Sports Radio will broadcast game coverage of the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs, including every game of the Conference Finals and the Stanley Cup Final. First Round on NBC Sports Radio continues tonight with Game 3 between the Nashville Predators and Dallas Stars. Following is the remainder of NBC Sports Radio and Westwood One’s First Round broadcast schedule:

Date Coverage Time (ET) Commentators
Mon., April 15 Game 3 – (1) Nashville at (WC1) Dallas 9:15 p.m. Ralph Strangis, Colby Cohen
Thur., April 18 Game 5 – (3) Vegas at (2) San Jose TBD Ralph Strangis, Jim Fox
Sat., April 20 Game 5 – (WC1) Carolina at (1) Washington* TBD Sam Rosen, Billy Jaffe

*if necessary

NBCSPORTS.COM STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS HUB SERVES AS HOME FOR SCORES, SCHEDULES AND HIGHLIGHTS

The Stanley Cup Playoffs Hub on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app will be the home for everything fans need to know about the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Stanley Cup Playoffs Hub will feature up-to-the-minute scores, updated schedules, and highlights following the conclusion of each game.

In addition, ProHockeyTalk on NBCSports.com will provide previews and recaps throughout the Stanley Cup Playoffs. ProHockeyTalk writers Sean Leahy, James O’Brien, Adam Gretz and Scott Billeck will deliver comprehensive coverage for the postseason. Following each night’s games, The Buzzer will recap the action and top moments of the evening around the league. Each morning, The Wraparound will set the table for that night’s slate of games.


COMPREHENSIVE LOCAL COVERAGE

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, as well as the MyTeams by NBC Sports app. NBC Sports Regional Networks serve the hometown fans of the San Jose Sharks, Boston Bruins and the Washington Capitals, and Bruins Insider Joe Haggerty, Caps Insiders Brian McNally and J.J. Regan, and Sharks Reporters Chelena Goldman and Marcus White will provide insight and analysis during First Round game coverage, pre- and post-game shows, online and on the myTeams app.

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.


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 to 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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–NBC SPORTS GROUP–