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Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018

SECOND ROUND OF STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS CONTINUES TONIGHT WITH LIGHTNING-BRUINS AND GOLDEN KNIGHTS-SHARKS DOUBLEHEADER ON NBCSN

(2) Boston Bruins Host (1) Tampa Bay Lightning at 7 p.m. ET on NBCSN; Series Tied 1-1

(1) Vegas Golden Knights Visit (3) San Jose Sharks at 10 p.m. ET on NBCSN; Golden Knights Lead 2-1

Pre-Game Coverage Begins at 6 p.m. ET on NBCSN with NHL Live

2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs Best in Six Years Across Networks of NBCUniversal

STAMFORD, Conn. – May 2, 2018 – NBC Sports continues its exclusive coverage of the Stanley Cup Playoffs tonight with a doubleheader on NBCSN beginning at 7 p.m. ET, as Brad Marchand and the (2) Boston Bruins host Steven Stamkos and the (1) Tampa Bay Lightning in a pivotal Game 3.

Coverage continues on NBCSN at 10 p.m. ET, when Marc-Andre Fleury and the expansion (1) Vegas Golden Knights visit Joe Pavelski and the (3) San Jose Sharks. Vegas leads the series, 2-1. Pre-game coverage begins at 6 p.m. ET on NBCSN with NHL Live.

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 – WEDNESDAY, MAY 2 (All times ET)

Time Coverage Network Commentators
6 p.m. NHL Live NBCSN Liam McHugh, Keith
Jones, Anson Carter
7 p.m. Game 3 – (1) Tampa Bay at (2) Boston NBCSN Kenny Albert,
Pierre McGuire
10 p.m. Game 4 – (1) Vegas at (3) 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.

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

2018 STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS ARE BEST IN SIX YEARS ACROSS NETWORKS OF NBCUNIVERSAL

With compelling matchups, overtime thrillers, and refreshing storylines, NBC Sports’ coverage of the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs across the networks of NBCUniversal is averaging a Total Audience Delivery of 891,000 viewers, the best in six years through the third Sunday of the playoffs. Coverage on NBCSN is averaging a TAD of 780,000 viewers, the best viewership on record for the time period. NBC is averaging 1.975 million viewers, the network’s best since 2014. Live streaming for the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs has set records in all key metrics. Click here for more information.

(1) TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING AT (2) BOSTON BRUINS AT 7 P.M. ET ON NBCSN – SERIES TIED 1-1

Brayden Point became the youngest player in franchise history to record four points in a single playoff game, as the Lightning defeated the Bruins, 4-2, in Game 2 on Monday to even the series at one game apiece. The line combination of Ondrej Palat, Tyler Johnson and Point combined for three goals, four assists and a plus-six rating in the victory. In the Bruins’ four losses in these playoffs, the team is scoring 2.00 goals per game compared to 5.60 goals scored per game in winning affairs.

(1) VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS AT (3) SAN JOSE SHARKS AT 10 P.M. ET ON NBCSN – GOLDEN KNIGHTS LEAD 2-1

Despite relinquishing a 3-1 lead in the third frame, the Golden Knights defeated the Sharks, 4-3, in overtime of Game 3 to take a 2-1 series lead. William Karlsson netted the game-winner 8:17 into extra time, which marked his second game-winning goal of the postseason. Vegas became the first team in these playoffs to surrender a multi-goal lead in the final frame and win. Mid-season acquisition Evander Kane and Tomas Hertl both scored in the third period to force overtime after the Sharks entered the third period trailing 3-1.

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.

NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app are powered by Playmaker Media and available on the iTunes App Store, Google Play, Windows Store, Roku Channel Store, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, Samsung Smart TVs, Xbox, and Chromecast.

–NBC SPORTS GROUP–