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Flyers-Caps, Wings-Preds Ratings Up Double Digits on NBC

From Sports Media Watch:

NBC saw double-digit increases for Stanley Cup Playoff coverage over the weekend.

Flyers/Capitals Game 5 and Red Wings/Predators Game 6 averaged a combined a 1.3 overnight rating on NBC, up 30% from the 1.0 the network averaged for games on the comparable weekend last year.

Flyers/Capitals drew a 1.2 overnight, up 33% from a 0.9 for Flames/Red Wings Game 5 last year.

Meanwhile, Red Wings/Predators drew a 1.3, up 18% from a 1.1 for Devils/Lightning Game 6 last year. The 1.3 overnight is the second-highest of the season for the NHL on NBC, behind only the 2.6 for the Winter Classic in January.

Washington Stays Alive in East Quarters with Flyers on NBC

The Washington Capitals put up a 3-2 victory against the Philadelphia Flyers on The NHL On NBC’s Stanley Cup Playoff coverage on Saturday.  The NHL On NBC team has produced some exclusive videos for you.  Please watch them.

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NBC Presents Flyers-Caps Game 5, Wings-Preds Game 6 This Weekend

A reminder, be civil, as these were made up on Thursday, prior to both last night’s Philly-Washington Game #5 and tonight’ Wings-Nashville Game #5.  They, by which I mean NBC Universal Media, had to get the release out, so folks like me could post it:

NEW YORK – April 17, 2008 – NBC Sports’ coverage of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs continues this weekend with Game 5 between the Philadelphia Flyers and Washington Capitals Saturday, 1 p.m. ET from Washington, D.C., with the Flyers leading the series 2-1 heading into tonight’s Game 4. Sunday at 3 p.m. ET, the Detroit Red Wings visit the Nashville Predators, with the series tied at two games apiece. Game 5 is Friday night in Detroit. NBC is broadcasting up to 15 games throughout the Stanley Cup Playoffs and Final (see below schedule). NBC’s coverage is presented by Edge Shave Gel.

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Philly Stifles Washington Attack to Even Series on NBC

The Philadelphia Flyers pulled off a fantastic performance in Game #2 of their Eastern Conference Quarterfinal series with the Washington Capitals this afternoon on NBC.  Their team produced these exclusive videos, check them out:

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Detroit Takes Down Nashville 4-2 in Game Two on NBC

The Red Wings beat the Nashville Predators 4-2 in Game #2 of their Stanley Cup Playoff Western Conference Quarterfinal series this afternoon on The NHL On NBC.  Those “biased hacks” made some exclusive videos for you.  Check ‘em out:

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NBC Does Playoff Double-Duty This Weekend

NEW YORK – April 9, 2008 – NBC Sports’ coverage of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs begins this weekend with the Detroit Red Wings (No. 1 seed, Western Conference) hosting the Nashville Predators (No. 8) on Saturday at 2 p.m. ET and Philadelphia Flyers (No. 6 seed, Eastern Conference) at Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals (No. 3) Sunday at 2 p.m. ET. NBC will broadcast up to 15 games throughout the Stanley Cup Playoffs and Final (see below schedule). NBC’s coverage is presented by Edge. 

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Pens-Flyers Ratings Up From Last Week

The Penguins-Flyers throwdown on Sunday’s NBC “Game of the Week” drew a 1.1/3 Overnight Nielsen Rating, according to Sports Business Daily. (paid sub.)

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Pens Dominate Flyers in “Sunday Game of the Week”

The Penguins were home today and absolutely steamrolled the Flyers at the Igloo in Pittsburgh.  Check out these videos for more from “The NHL On NBC” team at NBCSports.com:

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Go Inside the Game with “Malkin Cam”

NHL.com is streaming the “Malkin Cam” during the NBC broadcast of Penguins-Flyers at Noon.  It will be called “Crosby Cam” if you head to NHL.com, but it will be Malkin Cam, trust me.  Because why would the NHL force you to watch Sid sitting with Mario all afternoon?

Head to NHL.tv, or check out the stream right here at 12:00 PM ET.

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Game of the Week Highlights

The Pens and Caps went down to the wire this afternoon in The District, until a late, fluke goal off Nicklas Backstrom that was credited to Sidney Crosby put the Penguins ahead for good.  Enjoy these videos courtesy of NBCSports.com of today’s festivities, won’t you?

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Game of the Week Highlights

The New York Rangers held off the Philadelphia Flyers today at Madison Square Garden with a 5-4 shootout win on NBC’s “Game of the Week”.  Check out some videos from both the NBC telecast and exclusive content at NBCSports.com:

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Rangers, Flyers Battle in Game of the Week

From NBC Universal Media:

NEW YORK – February 27, 2008 – The NHL Game of the Week comes to Madison Square Garden as the Philadelphia Flyers (31-25-7, 69 points; 8th place, Eastern Conference) visit the New York Rangers (32-24-8, 72 points; 7th place, Eastern Conference), Sunday, 12:30 p.m. ET. Mike “Doc” Emrick (play-by-play), Eddie Olczyk (analyst) and Pierre McGuire (inside-the-glass reporter) call the action. McGuire will pull double duty, hosting NBC’s studio show alongside analyst Mike Milbury on site at MSG. NBC’s NHL coverage is produced by Sam Flood, the son of a hockey coach and former captain of the Williams College hockey team. KFC is the presenting sponsor for this Sunday’s broadcast.

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