Zdeno Chara and the Boston Bruins (54pts) travel to the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. to take on Bryce Salvador and the Devils (40pts) tomorrow on NBC Sports Network's Wednesday Night Rivalry at 7:30 p.m. ET. The Bruins, who are in second place in the Northeast Division, have won four out of their last five games, and have beat the Devils in their last two meetings this season. The Devils, in fourth place in the Atlantic Division, are trying to break out of a recent losing streak and need a win to keep their playoff hopes alive. Emmy Award-winning play-by-play commentator Mike 'Doc' Emrick, analyst Eddie Olczyk and 'Inside-the-Glass' analyst Pierre McGuire will call the game.
Coverage begins at 6:30 p.m. ET with NHL Live, NBC Sports Group's NHL pregame show. Liam McHugh hosts NHL Live from Studio 2 at NBC Sports Group's International Broadcast Center in Stamford, Conn., and will be joined by analysts and former NHL players Mike Milburyand Keith Jones.
PENGUINS-LIGHTNING THURSDAY NIGHT
On Thursday, April 11, NBC Sports Network features a matchup between the Pittsburgh Penguins (58pts) and the Tampa Bay Lightning (34pts) at 7:30 p.m. ET. Kenny Albert (play-by-play) and Pierre McGuire ('Inside-the-Glass') will call The Game from the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa Bay, Fla.
FLYERS-SABRES SATURDAY
In bonus coverage on Saturday, April 13, the Philadelphia Flyers (37pts) travel to the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, NY. to take on the Sabres (38pts). Jim Jackson (play-by-play), Keith Jones (analyst) Steve Coates (reporter) will call The Game at 3 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Network.
BLACKHAWKS-BLUES SUNDAY
NHL on NBC coverage will continue on Sunday, April 14, at 12:30 p.m. ET with an exciting Western Division matchup between the Chicago Blackhawks (62pts) and St. Louis Blues (44pts). The league-leading Chicago Blackhawks, who started the season with a record-breaking 22-game point streak and now currently hold the top spot in the NHL standings, will visit the Saint Louis Blues, who are in second place in the Western Division. Mike 'Doc' Emrick (play-by-play), Eddie Olczyk (analyst) and Pierre McGuire ('Inside-the-Glass') will call the action from the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri.
RED WINGS-PREDATORS SUNDAY NIGHT
Sunday Night on NBC Sports Network, the Detroit Red Wings (43pts) will travel to Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. to take on the Predators (38pts) at 7:30 p.m. ET. Dave Strader (play-by-play) and Brian Engblom ('Inside-the-Glass') will call the game.
STARS-BLACKHAWKS MONDAY NIGHT
On Monday, April 15, the Dallas Stars (39pts) travel to the United Center in Chicago to take on the league-leading Blackhawks at 8 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Network. Kenny Albert (play-by-play) and Joe Micheletti ('Inside-the-Glass') will call the action.
RANGERS-FLYERS TUESDAY NIGHT
Tuesday, April 16, the Philadelphia Flyers host the New York Rangers (42pts) at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Network in a critical game for both teams. Dave Strader (play-by-play) and McGuire ('Inside-the-Glass') will call the game.
KINGS-SHARKS TUESDAY NIGHT
In bonus coverage on Tuesday night, the San Jose Sharks (47pts) will host the defending Stanley Cup Champion Los Angeles Kings (48pts) at 10 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Network. Randy Hahn (play-by-play), Drew Remenda (analyst) and Brodie Brazil (reporter) will call The Game from HP Pavillion in San Jose, Calif.
NHL LIVE and NHL OVERTIME
NHL studio programming throughout the 2013 season will originate from NBC Sports Group's new, state-of-the-art International Broadcast Center located in Stamford, Conn. NHL Live, NBC Sports Network's pregame show, will air prior to every game, usually beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET.NHL Overtime airs most weeknights at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Network. NHL Overtime is hosted by Bill Patrick and former NHL CJeremy Roenick. NHL Overtime examines all NHL games played each night and features news, highlights, and analysis.NBC Sports Network's Upcoming Hockey Schedule (all times ET, subject to change):
DATE |
GAME |
TIME (ET) |
NETWORK |
Wed., April 10 |
NHL Live |
6:30 p.m. |
NBCSN |
Wed., April 10 |
Boston at New Jersey |
7:30 p.m. |
NBCSN |
Wed., April 10 |
NHL Overtime |
11:30 p.m. |
NBCSN |
Thurs., April 11 |
NHL Live |
6:30 p.m. |
NBCSN |
Thurs., April 11 |
Pittsburgh at Tampa Bay |
7:30 p.m. |
NBCSN |
Thurs., April 11 |
NHL Overtime |
11:30 p.m. |
NBCSN |
Sat., April 13 |
Philadelphia at Buffalo |
3:00 p.m. |
NBCSN |
Sun., April 14 |
Chicago at St. Louis |
12:30 p.m. |
NBC |
Sun., April 14 |
NHL Live |
7 p.m. |
NBCSN |
Sun., April 14 |
Detroit at Nashville |
7:30 p.m. |
NBCSN |
Mon., April 15 |
NHL Live |
6:30 p.m. |
NBCSN |
Mon., April 15 |
Dallas at Chicago |
8 p.m. |
NBCSN |
Mon., April 15 |
NHL Overtime |
11:30 p.m. |
NBCSN |
Tues., April 16 |
NHL Live |
6:30 p.m. |
NBCSN |
Tues., April 16 |
New York at Philadelphia |
7:30 p.m. |
NBCSN |
Tues., April 16 |
Los Angeles at San Jose |
10:30 p.m. |
NBCSN |
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