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NBC SPORTS 2021 STANLEY CUP FINAL MEDIA CONFERENCE CALL – TUESDAY AT 3 P.M. ET

June 28, 2021 By admin

Kenny Albert, Brian Boucher, Keith Jones and Coordinating Producer John McGuinness

Dial 800-430-8332 To Participate

STAMFORD, Conn. – June 28, 2021 – NBC Sports NHL commentators Kenny Albert (play-by-play), Brian Boucher (‘Inside-the-Glass’ analyst), and Keith Jones (studio analyst), as well as coordinating producer John McGuinness, will discuss the 2021 Stanley Cup Final featuring the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning on a media conference call Tuesday, June 29, at 3 p.m. ET.

Media interested in participating should call 800-430-8332; Passcode: 5370254.

  • WHAT: NBC Sports 2021 Stanley Cup Final Media Conference Call
  • WHO: Kenny Albert, Brian Boucher, Keith Jones, and John McGuinness
  • WHEN: Tuesday, June 29, at 3 p.m. ET
  • NUMBER: 800-430-8332
  • PASSCODE: 5370254

Following is NBC Sports and Peacock’s coverage schedule of the 2021 Stanley Cup Final:

Date Coverage Network/Platform Time (ET)
Mon., June 28 Game 1 – Montreal at Tampa Bay NBCSN/Peacock 8 p.m.
Wed., June 30 Game 2 – Montreal at Tampa Bay NBCSN/Peacock 8 p.m.
Fri., July 2 Game 3 – Tampa Bay at Montreal NBC 8 p.m.
Mon., July 5 Game 4 – Tampa Bay at Montreal NBC 8 p.m.
Wed., July 7 Game 5 – Montreal at Tampa Bay* NBC 8 p.m.
Fri., July 9 Game 6 – Tampa Bay at Montreal* NBC 8 p.m.
Sun., July 11 Game 7 – Montreal at Tampa Bay* NBC 7 p.m.

*if necessary

–NBC SPORTS–

Filed Under: NBC, NHL, NHL on NBC, Uncategorized

2021 STANLEY CUP FINAL BETWEEN MONTREAL CANADIENS AND TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING BEGINS TONIGHT AT 8 P.M. ET ON NBCSN AND PEACOCK

June 28, 2021 By admin

NHL Live Pre-Game Coverage Gets Underway at 7 p.m. ET on NBCSN; NHL Overtime Begins Immediately Following Game 1 Coverage

Mike ‘Doc’ Emrick Narrates Game 1 Opening Tease

Game 2 Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET on NBCSN and Peacock

2021 NHL Awards Show – Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN

STAMFORD, Conn. – June 28, 2021 – The 2021 Stanley Cup Final between the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning begins tonight with Game 1 from Amalie Arena at 8 p.m. ET on NBCSN and Peacock. Kenny Albert will handle play-by-play duties alongside U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame member Eddie Olczyk (analyst) and former NHL goalie Brian Boucher (‘Inside-the-Glass’ analyst).

Mike ‘Doc’ Emrick, one of the most acclaimed sportscasters of all time, narrates a tease that will open NBC Sports’ coverage of the 2021 Stanley Cup Final tonight.

Pre-game coverage will begin with NHL Live at 7 p.m. ET on NBCSN. Liam McHugh will anchor studio coverage alongside studio analysts Keith Jones, Anson Carter and Patrick Sharp. Kathryn Tappen and Pierre McGuire will provide on-site reports from Tampa. Pre-game coverage will feature Tappen’s interview with Brayden Point of the Lightning, who leads the playoffs in goals scored with 14. NHL Overtime will begin immediately following the conclusion of Game 1.

All Stanley Cup Final games airing exclusively on NBC or NBCSN are available to stream on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app. Peacock will stream Games 1 and 2.

MONTREAL CANADIENS

The Montreal Canadiens advanced to the Cup Final for the first time in 28 years with a 3-2 overtime victory in Game 6 against the Vegas Golden Knights. Tyler Toffoli leads the Canadiens with 14 points this postseason, while goaltender Carey Price is second in save percentage (.934) and in goals-against average (2.02).

TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING

The defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the New York Islanders for a second straight year to advance to the Stanley Cup Final in a 1-0 Game 7 victory. Nikita Kucherov leads the playoffs with 27 points and Brayden Point is first in goals scored (14). Goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy owns a 1.99 GAA and .936 save percentage this postseason, leading in both categories for the playoffs.

2021 NHL AWARDS

The 2021 NHL Awards show will reveal winners of five regular-season trophies Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN. The 30-minute program will be co-hosted by Kenny Albert and Kyle Bukauskas of Sportsnet, who will announce the winners of the 2020-21 Calder Memorial Trophy, Hart Memorial Trophy, James Norris Memorial Trophy, Ted Lindsay Award and Vezina Trophy, and be joined by special guests.

Following is NBC Sports and Peacock’s coverage schedule of the 2021 Stanley Cup Final:

Date Coverage Network/Platform Time (ET)
Mon., June 28 Game 1 – Montreal at Tampa Bay NBCSN/Peacock 8 p.m.
Wed., June 30 Game 2 – Montreal at Tampa Bay NBCSN/Peacock 8 p.m.
Fri., July 2 Game 3 – Tampa Bay at Montreal NBC 8 p.m.
Mon., July 5 Game 4 – Tampa Bay at Montreal NBC 8 p.m.
Wed., July 7 Game 5 – Montreal at Tampa Bay* NBC 8 p.m.
Fri., July 9 Game 6 – Tampa Bay at Montreal* NBC 8 p.m.
Sun., July 11 Game 7 – Montreal at Tampa Bay* NBC 7 p.m.

*if necessary

–NBC SPORTS–

Filed Under: NBC, NHL, NHL on NBC, Uncategorized

2021 STANLEY CUP FINAL BETWEEN TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING AND MONTREAL CANADIENS BEGINS MONDAY AT 8 P.M. ET ON NBCSN AND PEACOCK

June 25, 2021 By admin

Stanley Cup Final Schedule Set

STAMFORD, Conn. – June 25, 2021 – The 2021 Stanley Cup Final between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens from Amalie Arena begins Monday at 8 p.m. ET on NBCSN and Peacock. Kenny Albert will handle play-by-play duties alongside U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame member Eddie Olczyk (analyst) and former NHL goalie Brian Boucher (‘Inside-the-Glass’ analyst).

Pre-game coverage on Monday will begin with NHL Live at 7 p.m. ET on NBCSN. Liam McHugh will anchor studio coverage alongside studio analysts Keith Jones, Anson Carter and Patrick Sharp. Kathryn Tappen and Pierre McGuire will provide on-site reports from Tampa. NHL Overtime will begin immediately following the conclusion of Game 1.

Following tonight’s 1-0 shutout win against the New York Islanders, the defending champion Lightning have reached the Stanley Cup Final for the second consecutive year. The Canadiens advanced to the Cup Final for the first time in 28 years with a 3-2 overtime victory in Game 6 against the Vegas Golden Knights yesterday.

All Stanley Cup Final games airing exclusively on NBC or NBCSN are available to stream on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app. Peacock will stream Games 1 and 2.

Following is NBC Sports and Peacock’s coverage schedule of the 2021 Stanley Cup Final:

Date Coverage Network/Platform Time (ET)
Mon., June 28 Game 1 – Montreal at Tampa Bay NBCSN/Peacock 8 p.m.
Wed., June 30 Game 2 – Montreal at Tampa Bay NBCSN/Peacock 8 p.m.
Fri., July 2 Game 3 – Tampa Bay at Montreal NBC 8 p.m.
Mon., July 5 Game 4 – Tampa Bay at Montreal NBC 8 p.m.
Wed., July 7 Game 5 – Montreal at Tampa Bay* NBC 8 p.m.
Fri., July 9 Game 6 – Tampa Bay at Montreal* NBC 8 p.m.
Sun., July 11 Game 7 – Montreal at Tampa Bay* NBC 7 p.m.

*if necessary

–NBC SPORTS–

Filed Under: NBC, NHL, NHL on NBC, Uncategorized

GAME THREE OF 2021 STANLEY CUP SEMIFINALS BETWEEN LIGHTNING & ISLANDERS TONIGHT ON USA NETWORK AND PEACOCK

June 17, 2021 By admin

Game 3 – Tampa Bay Lightning vs. New York Islanders with Series Tied 1-1 – 8 p.m. ET on USA Network and Peacock

Game 3 – Vegas Golden Knights vs. Montreal Canadiens – Tomorrow at 8 p.m. ET on USA Network and Peacock; Series Tied 1-1

Semifinal Networks and Times Announced Through Saturday, June 26

STAMFORD, Conn. – June 17, 2021 – Comprehensive coverage of the 2021 Stanley Cup Semifinals continues tonight on NBC Sports and Peacock, when Steven Stamkos and the defending Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning face Mathew Barzal and the New York Islanders in Game 3 at 8 p.m. ET on USA Network and Peacock. The series is tied 1-1. Kenny Albert will handle play-by-play duties alongside U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame member Eddie Olczyk (analyst) and former NHL goalie Brian Boucher (‘Inside-the-Glass’ analyst).

Carey Price and the Montreal Canadiens will host Mark Stone and the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 3 of the other Semifinal with the series tied at a game apiece tomorrow at 8 p.m. ET on USA Network and Peacock. John Forslund (play-by-play) will call the matchup alongside Joe Micheletti (analyst) and Emmy Award-winner Pierre McGuire (‘Inside-the-Glass’ analyst).

All Semifinal games airing exclusively on NBCSN or USA Network are available to stream on Peacock, NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app.

Following is NBC Sports and Peacock’s coverage schedule of the 2021 Stanley Cup Semifinals:

Date Coverage Network/Streaming Time (ET)
Thurs., June 17 Game 3 – Tampa Bay at N.Y. Islanders USA Network/Peacock 8 p.m.
Fri., June 18 Game 3 – Vegas at Montreal USA Network/Peacock 8 p.m.
Sat., June 19 Game 4 – Tampa Bay at N.Y. Islanders USA Network/Peacock 8 p.m.
Sun., June 20 Game 4 – Vegas at Montreal NBCSN/Peacock 8 p.m.
Mon., June 21 Game 5 – N.Y. Islanders at Tampa Bay NBCSN/Peacock 8 p.m.
Tues., June 22 Game 5 – Montreal at Vegas NBCSN/Peacock 9 p.m.
Wed., June 23 Game 6 – Tampa Bay at N.Y. Islanders* NBCSN/Peacock 8 p.m.
Thurs., June 24 Game 6 – Vegas at Montreal* USA Network/Peacock 8 p.m.
Fri., June 25 Game 7 – N.Y. Islanders at Tampa Bay* NBCSN/Peacock 8 p.m.
Sat., June 26 Game 7 – Montreal at Vegas* NBCSN/Peacock 8 p.m.

*if necessary

–NBC SPORTS–

Filed Under: NBC, NHL, NHL on NBC, Uncategorized

NBC SPORTS’ COVERAGE OF THE 2021 STANLEY CUP SEMIFINALS BEGINS SUNDAY ON NBC

June 11, 2021 By admin

Game 1 – New York Islanders vs. Tampa Bay Lightning – 3 p.m. ET on NBC

Game 1 – Montreal Canadiens and Vegas Golden Knights – Monday at 9 p.m. ET on NBCSN

Semifinal Networks and Times Announced Through Saturday, June 26

STAMFORD, Conn. – June 11, 2021 – NBC Sports has announced its comprehensive coverage schedule for the 2021 Stanley Cup Semifinals, which begin this Sunday when Steven Stamkos and the defending Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning host Mathew Barzal and the New York Islanders at 3 p.m. ET on NBC. Kenny Albert will handle play-by-play duties alongside U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame member Eddie Olczyk (analyst) and Brian Boucher (‘Inside-the-Glass’ analyst).

Game 1 in the other Semifinal between Carey Price and the Montreal Canadiens against Mark Stone and the Vegas Golden Knights will be presented Monday at 9 p.m. ET on NBCSN. John Forslund (play-by-play) will call the matchup alongside Joe Micheletti (analyst) and Emmy Award-winner Pierre McGuire (‘Inside-the-Glass’ analyst).

All Semifinal games on NBC, NBCSN and USA Network are exclusive. Live coverage is also streamed on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app.

Following is NBC Sports’ coverage schedule of the 2021 Stanley Cup Semifinals:

Date Coverage Network Time (ET)
Sun., June 13 Game 1 – N.Y. Islanders at Tampa Bay NBC 3 p.m.
Mon., June 14 Game 1 – Montreal at Vegas NBCSN 9 p.m.
Tues., June 15 Game 2 – N.Y. Islanders at Tampa Bay NBCSN 8 p.m.
Wed., June 16 Game 2 – Montreal at Vegas NBCSN 9 p.m.
Thurs., June 17 Game 3 – Tampa Bay at N.Y. Islanders USA Network 8 p.m.
Fri., June 18 Game 3 – Vegas at Montreal USA Network 8 p.m.
Sat., June 19 Game 4 – Tampa Bay at N.Y. Islanders USA Network 8 p.m.
Sun., June 20 Game 4 – Vegas at Montreal NBCSN 8 p.m.
Mon., June 21 Game 5 – N.Y. Islanders at Tampa Bay* NBCSN 8 p.m.
Tues., June 22 Game 5 – Montreal at Vegas* NBCSN 9 p.m.
Wed., June 23 Game 6 – Tampa Bay at N.Y. Islanders* NBCSN 8 p.m.
Thurs., June 24 Game 6 – Vegas at Montreal* USA Network 8 p.m.
Fri., June 25 Game 7 – N.Y. Islanders at Tampa Bay* NBCSN 8 p.m.
Sat., June 26 Game 7 – Montreal at Vegas* NBCSN 8 p.m.

*if necessary

–NBC SPORTS–

Filed Under: NBC, NHL, NHL on NBC, Uncategorized

NBCSN PRESENTS TWO GAME 6 STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS SECOND ROUND MATCHUPS TONIGHT AND TOMORROW

June 9, 2021 By admin

Islanders – Bruins Game 6 Tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET with Islanders Leading Series 3-2; NHL Live Begins Coverage at 7 p.m. ET on NBCSN

Game to be Simulcast on NBC in Boston and New York City Markets

Golden Knights Look to Advance to Stanley Cup Semifinals with Win Tomorrow in Game 6 Against Avalanche at 9 p.m. ET on NBCSN

STAMFORD, Conn. – June 9, 2021 – NBCSN presents a pair of Game 6 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round matchups tonight and tomorrow, beginning with the New York Islanders looking to advance to the Stanley Cup Semifinals against the Boston Bruins tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET and holding a 3-2 series advantage. In the Boston (WBTS) and New York City (WNBC) markets, the NBC broadcast network will present a simulcast of the matchup in addition to NBCSN. NHL Live begins coverage at 7 p.m. ET.

Tomorrow night, the Vegas Golden Knights aim to advance to the Stanley Cup Semifinals with a 3-2 series lead, while the Colorado Avalanche look to force a decisive Game 7 when the teams face off at 9 p.m. ET on NBCSN.

All live coverage is also streamed on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app.

Below is tonight and tomorrow’s 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs schedule on NBCSN:

Date Coverage Network Time (ET) Commentators
Wed., June 9 Game 6 – (3) Boston vs. (4) N.Y. Islanders NBCSN* 7:30 p.m. John Forslund, Joe Micheletti, Pierre McGuire
Thurs., June 10 Game 6 – (1) Colorado vs. (2) Vegas NBCSN 9 p.m. Kenny Albert, Eddie Olczyk, Brian Boucher

*Game simulcasts on NBC in Boston and New York City markets

–NBC SPORTS–

Filed Under: NBC, NHL, NHL on NBC, Uncategorized

SECOND ROUND OF 2021 STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS CONTINUE TONIGHT WITH DOUBLEHEADER ON NBCSN

June 7, 2021 By admin

Islanders – Bruins Game 5 Tonight at 6:30 p.m. ET with Series Tied 2-2; NHL Live Begins Coverage at 6 p.m. ET on NBCSN

Canadiens Look to Advance to Stanley Cup Semifinals with Win Tonight in Game 4 Against Jets on NBCSN at 9 p.m. ET

Game 5 Doubleheader Tomorrow on NBCSN – Lightning Can Advance with Win Over Hurricanes at 6:30 p.m. ET; Avalanche Host Golden Knights at 9 p.m. ET with Series 2-2

STAMFORD, Conn. – June 7, 2021 – The Second Round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs continues tonight with a doubleheader on NBCSN, featuring a critical Game 5 between the New York Islanders and the Boston Bruins at 6:30 p.m. ET with the series tied 2-2. The Montreal Canadiens look to advance to the Stanley Cup Semifinals with a win tonight in Game 4 against the Winnipeg Jets in the nightcap at 9 p.m. ET (will be joined-in-progress following the conclusion of Islanders-Bruins). NHL Live begins coverage at 6 p.m. ET on NBCSN.

NBCSN presents a Game 5 doubleheader tomorrow when the defending Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning aim to eliminate the Carolina Hurricanes and advance to the Stanley Cup Semifinals at 6:30 p.m. ET holding a 3-1 series advantage. The Vegas Golden Knights have won two games in a row against the Colorado Avalanche to even the series at two games apiece heading into Game 5 in Colorado at 9 p.m. ET.

All live coverage is also streamed on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app.

Below is this week’s upcoming 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs schedule on NBCSN:

Date Coverage Network Time (ET) Commentators
Mon., June 7 Game 5 – (4) N.Y. Islanders vs. (3) Boston NBCSN 6:30 p.m. John Forslund, Joe Micheletti, Pierre McGuire
  Game 4 – (3) Winnipeg vs. (4) Montreal NBCSN 9 p.m.* Alex Faust, Dominic Moore
Tues., June 8 Game 5 – (3) Tampa Bay vs. (1) Carolina NBCSN 6:30 p.m. Brendan Burke, AJ Mleczko
  Game 5 – (2) Vegas vs. (1) Colorado NBCSN 9 p.m. Kenny Albert, Eddie Olczyk, Brian Boucher
Wed., June 9 Game 6 – (3) Boston vs. (4) N.Y. Islanders NBCSN 7:30 p.m. John Forslund, Joe Micheletti, Pierre McGuire

*joined-in-progress following NYI-BOS

–NBC SPORTS–

Filed Under: NBC, NHL, NHL on NBC, Uncategorized

SECOND ROUND OF STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS CONTINUE THIS WEEK ACROSS NETWORKS OF NBCUNIVERSAL

June 1, 2021 By admin

Lightning – Hurricanes Game 2 Tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET; NHL Live Begins Coverage at 7 p.m. ET on NBCSN

Second Round Schedule on NBC Sports Set Through Sunday, June 6

STAMFORD, Conn. – June 1, 2021 – The Second Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs continue this week across the networks of NBCUniversal, featuring the defending Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning facing the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 2 tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN, holding a 1-0 series lead. NHL Live begins coverage at 7 p.m. ET on NBCSN.

The Second Round schedule is set through Sunday, June 6, and features 11 matchups across NBC, NBCSN and USA Network. All live coverage is also streamed on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app.

Below is this week’s 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs schedule on NBC, NBCSN and USA Network:

Date Coverage Network Time (ET) Commentators
Tues., June 1 Game 2 – (3) Tampa Bay vs. (1) Carolina NBCSN 7:30 p.m. Brendan Burke, AJ Mleczko
Wed., June 2 Game 1 – (4) Montreal vs. (3) Winnipeg NBCSN 7:30 p.m. Alex Faust, Dominic Moore
  Game 2 – (2) Vegas vs. (1) Colorado NBCSN 10 p.m. Kenny Albert, Eddie Olczyk, Brian Boucher
Thurs., June 3 Game 3 – (3) Boston vs. (4) N.Y. Islanders NBCSN 7:30 p.m. John Forslund, Joe Micheletti, Pierre McGuire
  Game 3 – (1) Carolina vs. (3) Tampa Bay USA Network 8 p.m. Brendan Burke, AJ Mleczko
Fri., June 4 Game 2 – (4) Montreal vs. (3) Winnipeg USA Network 7:30 p.m. John Forslund, Dominic Moore
  Game 3 – (1) Colorado vs. (2) Vegas NBCSN 10 p.m. Kenny Albert, Eddie Olczyk, Brian Boucher
Sat., June 5 Game 4 – (1) Carolina vs. (3) Tampa Bay USA Network 4 p.m. John Walton, AJ Mleczko
  Game 4 – (3) Boston vs. (4) N.Y. Islanders NBC 7:15 p.m. John Forslund, Joe Micheletti, Pierre McGuire
Sun., June 6 Game 3 – (3) Winnipeg vs. (4) Montreal NBCSN 6 p.m. Alex Faust, Dominic Moore
  Game 4 – (1) Colorado vs. (2) Vegas NBCSN 8:30 p.m. Kenny Albert, Eddie Olczyk, Brian Boucher

—NBC SPORTS–

Filed Under: NBC, NHL, NHL on NBC, Uncategorized

SECOND ROUND OF STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS BEGIN TONIGHT AND TOMORROW ON NBC AND NBCSN

May 29, 2021 By admin

Second Round of Stanley Cup Playoffs Begin with Pair of Matchups on NBC – Islanders – Bruins Tonight at 8 p.m. ET and Golden Knights – Avalanche Sunday at 8 p.m. ET

Maple Leafs – Canadiens First Round Game 6 Tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN

STAMFORD, Conn. – May 29, 2021 – The Second Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs begin with a pair of matchups on NBC this weekend, beginning with the Boston Bruins hosting the New York Islanders in Game 1 tonight at 8 p.m. ET. Tomorrow evening, the Colorado Avalanche will face the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 1 at 8 p.m. ET.

NBCSN will present Game 6 of the First Round between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET. The Canadiens fought off elimination in Game 5 on Thursday in a 4-3 overtime victory.

Overall, Stanley Cup Playoff coverage will be presented on NBC, NBCSN and NHL Network, as well as First and Second Round coverage on NBCUniversal’s USA Network and CNBC. NBC Sports’ coverage of Stanley Cup Playoff First Round games on NBCUniversal cable networks (NBCSN, USA Network and CNBC), as well as NHL Network, will air side-by-side with regional sports networks and will be available for streaming on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app in local markets alongside regional sports network game telecasts. All games on NBC are exclusive. This marks the 16th consecutive season in which the Stanley Cup Playoffs is presented across the networks of NBCUniversal.

Below is this weekend’s 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs schedule on NBC and NBCSN:

Date Coverage Network Time (ET) Commentators
Sat., May 29 Game 6 – (1) Toronto vs. (4) Montreal NBCSN 7:30 p.m. Alex Faust, Dominic Moore
  Game 1 – (4) N.Y. Islanders vs. (3) Boston NBC 8 p.m. John Forslund, Joe Micheletti, Pierre McGuire
Sun., May 30 Game 1 – (3) Tampa Bay vs. (1) Carolina NBCSN 5 p.m. Brendan Burke, AJ Mleczko
  Game 1 – (2) Vegas vs. (1) Colorado NBC 8 p.m. Kenny Albert, Eddie Olczyk, Brian Boucher

—NBC SPORTS–

Filed Under: NBC, NHL, NHL on NBC, Uncategorized

2021 STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND CONTINUES TONIGHT AND TOMORROW ON NBCSN AND CNBC

May 24, 2021 By admin

Quadrupleheader Tonight on NBCSN and CNBC Begins with Game 5 Between (4) Islanders – (1) Penguins at 7 p.m. ET on NBCSN with Series Tied 2-2; NHL Live Begins at 6:30 p.m. ET

Lightning, Golden Knights and Jets Look to Join the Avalanche and Bruins in Advancing to the Second Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs Tonight

Doubleheader Tomorrow Features (1) Maple Leafs – (4) Canadiens Game 4 at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN & Game 5 of (4) Predators – (1) Hurricanes at 8 p.m. ET on CNBC

STAMFORD, Conn. – May 24, 2021 – The First Round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs continues tonight and tomorrow on NBCSN and CNBC, including a quadrupleheader tonight that begins with the No. 1 Pittsburgh Penguins hosting the No. 4 New York Islanders in Game 5 with the series even at two games apiece at 7 p.m. ET on NBCSN. NHL Live begins coverage at 6:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN.

The No. 3 Tampa Bay Lightning aim to win their second straight game of the series and advance to the Second Round when they take on the No. 2 Florida Panthers tonight at 8 p.m. ET on CNBC. Following last night’s 5-4 overtime victory, the No. 3 Winnipeg Jets look to sweep the No. 2 Edmonton Oilers in the second half of tonight’s NBCSN doubleheader at 9:45 p.m. ET. The nightcap features the No. 2 Vegas Golden Knights also looking to advance to the Second Round with a 3-1 series advantage against the No. 3 Minnesota Wild at 10:30 p.m. ET on CNBC.

Last night, the Colorado Avalanche and Boston Bruins became the first pair of teams to advance to the Second Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Overall, Stanley Cup Playoff coverage will be presented on NBC, NBCSN and NHL Network, as well as First and Second Round coverage on NBCUniversal’s USA Network and CNBC. NBC Sports’ coverage of Stanley Cup Playoff First Round games on NBCUniversal cable networks (NBCSN, USA Network and CNBC), as well as NHL Network, will air side-by-side with regional sports networks and will be available for streaming on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app in local markets alongside regional sports network game telecasts. All games on NBC are exclusive. This marks the 16th consecutive season in which the Stanley Cup Playoffs is presented across the networks of NBCUniversal.

Below is tonight and tomorrow’s 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs schedule on NBCSN and CNBC:

Date Coverage Network Time (ET) Commentators
Mon., May 24 Game 5 – (4) N.Y. Islanders vs. (1) Pittsburgh NBCSN 7 p.m. John Forslund, Pierre McGuire
  Game 5 – (3) Tampa Bay vs. (2) Florida CNBC 8 p.m. Kenny Albert, Brian Boucher
  Game 4 – (2) Edmonton vs. (3) Winnipeg NBCSN 9:45 p.m. John Walton, Jody Shelley
  Game 5 – (3) Minnesota vs. (2) Vegas CNBC 10:30 p.m. Alex Faust, Joe Micheletti
Tues., May 25 Game 4 – (1) Toronto vs. (4) Montreal NBCSN 7:30 p.m. Alex Faust, Joe Micheletti
  Game 5 – (4) Nashville vs. (1) Carolina CNBC 8 p.m. John Forslund, Pierre McGuire

—NBC SPORTS–

Filed Under: NBC, NHL, NHL on NBC, Uncategorized

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