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TNT Sports Announces Commentators for 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs Presented by GEICO through First Round, Game 4s

TNT Sports' Stanley Cup Playoffs coverage will continue with a 14-game slate over five days starting Wednesday, April 23 with Game 2 of the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings at 10 p.m. ET on TBS, truTV and Max. Brendan Burke will call the action with commentary from Darren Pang and Aly Lozoff.

On Thursday, April 24, playoff coverage will continue on TBS, truTV and Max with NHL on TBS Face Off Presented by Verizon pregame at 6 p.m., followed by a pivotal Game 3 in the Battle of Florida series - Florida Panthers at Tampa Bay Lightning at 6:30 p.m. Kenny Albert will be on the call with commentary from Brian Boucher and Erika Watcher.

Later at 9 p.m., the Minnesota Wild will host the Vegas Golden Knights for Game 3 of the series, with John Forslund calling the action and color commentary from Eddie Olczyk and Jody Shelley.

TNT and TBS will combine to televise a total of up to 56 games during the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, culminating with TNT's presentation of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final, Presented by GEICO. Coverage will include expansive digital content and highlights from Bleacher Report, House of Highlights and B/R Open Ice all postseason long, featuring celebrity rink side correspondents, Q&As with the biggest stars on the ice and more.

Live games throughout the week will be preceded by NHL on TNT Face Off Presented by Verizon pregame coverage hosted by Liam McHugh, alongside a rotating collection of esteemed analysts including Vezina Trophy winner and 2023 Hockey Hall of Famer Henrik Lundqvist, former Winnipeg Jets coach Rick Bowness, 10-year NHL veteran Anson Carter, Calder Cup Champion Paul Bissonnette, among other special guests.

 The studio team will also provide analysis and insights between periods during the Lexus First Intermission Report and the Discover Second Intermission Report, and the NHL on TNT Post Game Show presented by Vanda Pharmaceuticals. 

The following are commentator assignments for games on TNT Sports networks and platforms through Sunday, April 27:

Date Time (ET) Matchup Network
Wednesday, April 23 10 p.m.

Edmonton Oilers at Los Angeles Kings, Game 2

Brendan Burke, Darren Pang & Aly Lozoff

TBS, truTV & Max
Postgame

NHL on TBS Postgame Show presented by Vanda Pharmaceuticals    

Rick Bowness, Paul Bissonnette, Anson Carter & Liam McHugh  

TBS, truTV & Max

Thursday,

April 24

6 p.m.

NHL on TBS Face Off presented by Verizon 

Henrik Lundqvist, Bissonnette, Carter & McHugh  

TBS, truTV & Max
6:30 p.m.

Florida Panthers at Tampa Bay Lightning, Game 3 

Kenny Albert, Brian Boucher & Erika Wachter

TBS, truTV & Max
9 p.m.

Vegas Golden Knights at Minnesota Wild, Game 3

John Forslund, Eddie Olczyk & Jody Shelley

TBS, truTV & Max

Postgame

NHL on TBS Postgame Show presented by Vanda Pharmaceuticals  

Lundqvist, Bissonnette, Carter & McHugh  

TBS, truTV & Max

Friday,

April 25

6:30 p.m. 

NHL on TNT Face Off presented by Verizon 

Lundqvist, Bissonnette, Carter & McHugh  

TNT, truTV & Max
7 p.m.

Washington Capitals at Montreal Canadiens, Game 3

Alex Faust, Jennifer Botterill & Tarik El-Bashir

TNT, truTV & Max
8 p.m.

Carolina Hurricanes at New Jersey Devils, Game 3

Jim Jackson, Shane Hnidy & Chris Mason

TBS & Max 
10 p.m.

Los Angeles Kings at Edmonton Oilers, Game 3

Steve Mears, Colby Armstrong & Jackie Redmond

TNT, truTV & Max
Postgame  

NHL on TNT Postgame Show presented by Vanda Pharmaceuticals  

Lundqvist, Bissonnette, Carter & McHugh  

TBS & Max

Saturday,

April 26

12:30 p.m.

NHL on TBS Face Off presented by Verizon

Lundqvist, Bissonnette, Carter & McHugh  

TBS, truTV & Max 
1 p.m.

Tampa Bay Lightning at Florida Panthers, Game 3

Kenny Albert, Brian Boucher & Wachter

TBS, truTV & Max
4 p.m.

Vegas Golden Knights at Minnesota Wild, Game 4 

Burke, Pang & Kathryn Tappen

TBS, truTV & Max 
7 p.m.

Toronto Maple Leafs at Ottawa Senators, Game 4

Mears, Armstrong & Jean-Luc Grand-Pierre

TBS, truTV & Max 
9:30 p.m.

Dallas Stars at Colorado Avalanche, Game 4

Forslund, Olczyk & Shelley

TBS, truTV & Max 
Postgame  

NHL on TBS Postgame Show presented by Vanda Pharmaceuticals  

Lundqvist, Bissonnette, Carter & McHugh  

TBS, truTV & Max

Sunday,

April 27

12:30 p.m. 

NHL on TBS Face Off presented by Verizon

Bowness, Bissonnette, Carter & McHugh  

TBS, truTV & Max
1 p.m. 

Winnipeg Jets at St. Louis Blues, Game 4

Burke, Pang & Tappen

TBS, truTV & Max
3:30 p.m. 

Carolina Hurricanes at New Jersey Devils, Game 4

Jackson, Hnidy & Mason

TBS, truTV & Max
6:30 p.m.

Washington Capitals at Montreal Canadiens, Game 4

Faust, Botterill & El-Bashir

TBS, truTV & Max
9:30 p.m.

Los Angeles Kings at Edmonton Oilers, Game 4

Mears, Armstrong & Redmond

TBS, truTV & Max
Postgame 

NHL on TBS Postgame Show presented by Vanda Pharmaceuticals  

Bowness, Bissonnette, Carter & McHugh  

TBS, truTV & Max

TNT Sports' 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs coverage, including live games, pregame and postgame, will be available to stream live via Sports on Max. Games on TNT, TBS and truTV will also be available via the TNT, TBS and truTV apps on mobile, tablet and connected TV devices and at TNTDrama.com, TBS.com and truTV.com. Fans will be able to access the games by logging in with the username and password provided by their TV service provider.  

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