Sharks Lead Series 1-0; Pre-Game Coverage Begins at 8 p.m. ET with NHL Live
Eastern Conference Final Game 3 – Bruins vs. Hurricanes on Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET on NBCSN; Bruins Lead 2-0
STAMFORD, Conn. – May 13, 2019 – NBC Sports’ exclusive coverage of the Stanley Cup Playoffs continues tonight with Game 2 of the Western Conference Final at 9 p.m. ET on NBCSN, as Vladimir Tarasenko and the St. Louis Blues look to even the series on the road against Logan Couture and the San Jose Sharks.
Kenny Albert (play-by-play), Mike Milbury (analyst), and Emmy-award winner Pierre McGuire (‘Inside-the-Glass’ analyst) will have the call from SAP Center in San Jose. Pre-game coverage begins at 8 p.m. ET with NHL Live hosted by Kathryn Tappen alongside Jeremy Roenick and Keith Jones.
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 the remaining 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 – MONDAY, MAY 13 (All times ET)
| Time | Coverage | Network | Commentators |
| 8 p.m. | NHL Live | NBCSN | Kathryn Tappen, Jeremy Roenick, Keith Jones |
| 9 p.m. | Game 2 – St. Louis at San Jose | NBCSN | Kenny Albert, Mike Milbury, Pierre McGuire |
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WESTERN CONFERENCE FINAL GAME 2 – ST. LOUIS BLUES AT SAN JOSE SHARKS TONIGHT AT 9 P.M. ET ON NBCSN
Timo Meier and Logan Couture each had two goals and an assist for the San Jose Sharks in a 6-3 win against the St. Louis Blues in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final on Saturday. Goalie Martin Jones made 28 saves in the win, and Joe Pavelski and Kevin Labanc also scored for San Jose. The series continues tonight with Game 2 at SAP Center in San Jose, where the Sharks are 7-2 this postseason. They are one win shy of matching a franchise record for the most home wins in a postseason (8-4 at home in 2016). In the 2016 Western Conference Final between these two teams, St. Louis won Game 1 at home before the Sharks took Game 2.
EASTERN CONFERENCE FINAL GAME 3 – BOSTON BRUINS AT CAROLINA HURRICANES TUESDAY AT 8 P.M. ET ON NBCSN
The Bruins extended their series lead to 2-0 with a 6-2 victory over the Hurricanes in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Final on Sunday. Goalie Tuukka Rask made 21 saves to lead the Bruins to the dominant Game 2 victory. Connor Clifton had his first career NHL goal and became the 19th Bruins player to score this postseason, tying a franchise record. Jake DeBrusk, David Backes and Danton Heinen also connected, and Torey Krug and Charlie Coyle had three assists apiece. Boston led 6-0 before Justin Williams and Teuvo Teravainen scored in the last nine minutes for Carolina to deprive Rask of a seventh career postseason shutout. The series moves to Carolina for Games 3 and 4 on Tuesday and Thursday night.
Six-time Emmy-award winner Mike “Doc” Emrick (play-by-play), U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame member Eddie Olczyk (analyst), and Brian Boucher (‘Inside-the-Glass’ analyst) will have the call from PNC Arena in Raleigh.
NBC SPORTS GROUP UPCOMING CONFERENCE FINALS SCHEDULE
The following is NBC Sports Group’s Stanley Cup Playoffs Conference Finals schedule through Thursday, May 23:
| WESTERN CONFERENCE FINAL GAME & TELECAST SCHEDULE | |||
| Date | Coverage | Network | Time (ET) |
| Mon., May 13 | Game 2 – St. Louis at San Jose | NBCSN | 9 p.m. |
| Wed., May 15 | Game 3 – San Jose at St. Louis | NBCSN | 8 p.m. |
| Fri., May 17 | Game 4 – San Jose at St. Louis | NBCSN | 8 p.m. |
| Sun., May 19 | Game 5 – St. Louis at San Jose* | NBC | 3 p.m. |
| Tues., May 21 | Game 6 – San Jose at St. Louis* | NBCSN | 8 p.m. |
| Thurs., May 23 | Game 7 – St. Louis at San Jose* | NBCSN | 9 p.m. |
*If necessary
| EASTERN CONFERENCE FINAL GAME & TELECAST SCHEDULE | |||
| Date | Coverage | Network | Time (ET) |
| Tues., May 14 | Game 3 – Boston at Carolina | NBCSN | 8 p.m. |
| Thurs., May 16 | Game 4 – Boston at Carolina | NBCSN | 8 p.m. |
| Sat., May 18 | Game 5 – Carolina at Boston* | NBC | 7:15 p.m. |
| Mon., May 20 | Game 6 – Boston at Carolina* | NBCSN | 8 p.m. |
| Wed., May 22 | Game 7 – Carolina at Boston* | NBCSN | 8 p.m. |
*If necessary
For more information on NBC Sports Group’s overall Stanley Cup Playoff coverage, please click here.
NBC SPORTS RADIO STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS BROADCAST SCHEDULE
In conjunction with Westwood One, NBC Sports Radio will broadcast every remaining game of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, including the Conference Finals and the Stanley Cup Final. The following is NBC Sports Radio and Westwood One’s Conference Finals broadcast schedule through Thursday, May 23:
WESTERN CONFERENCE FINAL RADIO BROADCAST SCHEDULE | |||
| Date | Coverage | Time (ET) | Commentators |
| Mon., May 13 | Game 2 – St. Louis at San Jose | 8:45 p.m. | Dave Goucher, Darren Pang, Steve Goldstein |
| Wed., May 15 | Game 3 – San Jose at St. Louis | 7:45 p.m. | Dave Goucher, Darren Pang, Steve Goldstein |
| Fri., May 17 | Game 4 – San Jose at St. Louis | 7:45 p.m. | Dave Goucher, Darren Pang, Steve Goldstein |
| Sun., May 19 | Game 5 – St. Louis at San Jose* | 3 p.m. | Dave Goucher, Darren Pang, Steve Goldstein |
| Tues., May 21 | Game 6 – San Jose at St. Louis* | 7:45 p.m. | Dave Goucher, Darren Pang, Steve Goldstein |
| Thurs., May 23 | Game 7 – St. Louis at San Jose* | 8:45 p.m. | Dave Goucher, Darren Pang, Steve Goldstein |
*If necessary
EASTERN CONFERENCE FINAL RADIO BROADCAST SCHEDULE | |||
| Date | Coverage | Time (ET) | Commentators |
| Tues., May 14 | Game 3 – Boston at Carolina | 7:45 p.m. | Sam Rosen, Jim Fox, Billy Jaffe |
| Thurs., May 16 | Game 4 – Boston at Carolina | 7:45 p.m. | Sam Rosen, Jim Fox, Billy Jaffe |
| Sat., May 18 | Game 5 – Carolina at Boston* | 7 p.m. | Sam Rosen, Jim Fox, Billy Jaffe |
| Mon., May 20 | Game 6 – Boston at Carolina* | 7:45 p.m. | Sam Rosen, Jim Fox, Billy Jaffe |
| Wed., May 22 | Game 7 – Carolina at Boston* | 7:45 p.m. | Sam Rosen, Jim Fox, Billy Jaffe |
*If necessary
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COMPREHENSIVE BRUINS AND SHARKS LOCAL COVERAGE ON NBC SPORTS BOSTON AND NBC SPORTS CALIFORNIA
NBC Sports Boston and NBC Sports California will provide comprehensive local multi-platform coverage for the Boston Bruins’ and San Jose Sharks’ Stanley Cup Playoff games.
NBC Sports Boston will offer live post-game shows and analysis throughout the Bruins-Hurricanes Eastern Conference Final series. Michael Felger, along with former NHL player Tony Amonte and U.S. Women’s Ice Hockey Olympic Gold Medalist Meghan Duggan will headline postgame coverage. NBCSB Bruins Insider Joe Haggerty will weigh in from on-site at the arena throughout the series. NBCSB’s daily programming, including Early Edition, Boston Sports Tonight, and simulcasts of The Sports Hub’s Zolak & Bertrand & Felger and Mazz shows will also provide in-depth coverage throughout the series. The My Teams app will offer the postgame show streamed live as well as additional extensive Bruins coverage.
NBC Sports California’s comprehensive coverage of the Sharks-Blues Western Conference Final is highlighted by live game-day coverage on Sharks Playoff Live and Sharks Morning Skate. Sharks Playoff Live will provide viewers with analysis and interviews before and after every game. Sharks Morning Skate – a live multiplatform game-day show hosted by Sharks announcers and analysts – will be presented throughout the Sharks-Blues series on Facebook Live. The shows will be anchored by 13-time regional Emmy Award-winner Brodie Brazil, 13-year NHL veteran Curtis Brown and former Sharks right winger Devin Setoguchi (home games), with additional analysis provided by the Sharks broadcast team: Randy Hahn, Jamie Baker and Bret Hedican.
NBCSPORTS.COM STANLEY CUP PLAYOFF HUB SERVES AS HOME FOR SCORES, SCHEDULES AND HIGHLIGHTS
The Stanley Cup Playoff 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 Playoff 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.
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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