Entries with the tag: pittsburgh+penguins

Avs-Wings, Rangers-Pens Likely draw Even Ratings on NBC

The NHL On NBC drew a 1.0/2 for it’s Saturday telecast of Game 2 of the Colorado-Detroit series, and drew a 1.2/3 of the broadcast of Game 2 of the Rangers-Pittsburgh series, according to Sports Business Daily (reg. required).  The numbers will likely draw even with comparable data from last season (i.e. an 0.8/2 for Sharks-Wings Game 2, and a 1.0/2 for Rangers/Sabres Game 2 last season).

Wings Dismantle Avs in Game 2 on NBC

The NHL On NBC presented a hockey game from Detroit on Saturday.  The Red Wings simply outclassed the Avalanche in a 5-1 victory.  Here are some exclusive videos produced by The NHL On NBC team.

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A Pair of Game Twos as Avs-Wings, Rangers-Pens Showdown on NBC This Weekend

From NBC Universal Media:

NEW YORK – April 23, 2008 – NBC Sports’ coverage of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs continues this weekend with a Western Conference Semifinal Game 2 between fierce rivals the Colorado Avalanche and Detroit Red Wings Saturday, 3 p.m. ET from Detroit. Sunday at 2 p.m. ET, Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins host Jaromir Jagr and the New York Rangers in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference Semifinal series. 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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Rangers, Penguins Draw Average Rating

According to Sports Business Daily (reg. required), NBC’s telecast of the New York Rangers-Pittsburgh Penguins game on Sunday drew a 1.0/3 rating.

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Pens Control Rangers in “Sunday Game of the Week”

The Penguins got goals from Marian Hossa, Evgeni Malkin and Maxim Talbot on the road to a 3-1 victory over the New York Rangers in NBC’s “Sunday Game of the Week” from Pittsburgh.  Check out some exclusive videos from the NHL On NBC team.

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Pens-Rangers Start Home and Home on “Sunday Game of the Week”

From NBC Universal Media Village:

NEW YORK – March 26, 2008 – Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and the Pittsburgh Penguins (44-26-7, 95 points; 2nd place Eastern Conference) host Jaromir Jagr and the New York Rangers (39-26-11, 89 points; 6th place Eastern Conference) in the NHL Sunday Game of the Week, 12:30 p.m. ET on NBC, presented in high definition. 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 Mellon Arena. NBC’s NHL coverage is produced by Sam Flood, the son of a hockey coach and former captain of the Williams College hockey team.

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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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Penguins, Capitals Meet in NBC “Sunday Game of the Week”

From NBC Universal Media:

NEW YORK – March 5, 2008 – NHL young stars Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Alexander Ovechkin are showcased in the Sunday NHL Game of the Week as the Washington Capitals host the Pittsburgh Penguins at 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 the Verizon Center. NBC’s NHL coverage is produced by Sam Flood, the son of a hockey coach and former captain of the Williams College hockey team.

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Pens-Caps Showdown Has the Landscape to Itself

The NHL and NBC - well, the NHL at least - is doing their best to get the word out about Malksby, or Cralkin, if you will, vs. Ovie and the Caps on Sunday at 12:30 PM ET.  But, a reason to be optimistic that the game will draw the casual sports fan requires a look in your TV Guide (Does that still exist?) for Sunday afternoon.  For, if you take a gander there, you’ll notice the competition is slim.

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