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Play at the plate during Blue Jays-Dodgers World Series

Sportsnet Oilers broadcast prematurely declares Blue Jays as World Series champs

"The Blue Jays have just won the World Series!"

By Drew Lerner OnNov 2, 2025 0
Florida Panthers defenseman Niko Mikkola

Stanley Cup Final viewership finishes on low note for TNT

Excluding the COVID-impacted Stanley Cup Finals of 2020 and 2021, it was the least-watched Cup Final since 2007.

By Drew Lerner OnJun 18, 2025 0
Edmonton Oilers center Mattias Janmark

Stanley Cup Final Game 5 is least-watched since 1994

Saturday's game was the least-watched Stanley Cup Final Game 5 since 1994.

By Drew Lerner OnJun 17, 2025 0
Could Connor McDavid really leave the Edmonton Oilers? ESPN's Steve Levy thinks its plausible.

ESPN’s Steve Levy: If Oilers don’t win this year, Connor McDavid ‘might look elsewhere’

But a Game 6 win for Edmonton could shift this conversation on its head.

By Sam Neumann OnJun 17, 2025 0
After Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, Miami ABC affiliate interviewed Sophia, a 9-year-old Florida Panthers who loves fighting in hockey.

9-year-old Florida Panthers fan shares her love for hockey fights

"I really liked how they punched each other."

By Michael Dixon OnJun 11, 2025 0
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman on the NHL on TNT studio set

Gary Bettman challenges Paul Bissonnette’s ‘ridiculous’ concerns over Florida state tax

"Will you stop? It's a ridiculous issue."

By Reice Shipley OnJun 9, 2025 0
Wayne Gretzky on the TNT studio coverage during Game 2 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final

Wayne Gretzky goes on anti-analytics rant about icing: ‘I’m not a believer in that’

"I've seen too many games cost by guys icing the puck."

By Reice Shipley OnJun 7, 2025 0
National Hockey League commissioner Gary Bettman

Gary Bettman dismisses Stanley Cup ratings concerns

"They’re going to be great in Canada, they’ll be fine in the U.S."

By Drew Lerner OnJun 6, 2025 0
Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

NHL

Stanley Cup Finals Game 1 earns dreadful viewership figure

Stanley Cup Oilers emergency test

Minnesota hockey fans missed Oilers OT winner due to emergency test

An emergency test struck during the Oilers overtime winner for Minnesota hockey fans watching Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final.

By Matt Yoder OnJun 5, 2025 0
Wayne Gretzky in the NHL on TNT studio during Game 1 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final

Wayne Gretzky predicted how Connor McDavid would set up Oilers’ game-tying goal

"Connor is going to have to take it around the net or stop up and hit the late guy."

By Reice Shipley OnJun 5, 2025 0
Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

League Networks

NHL Network’s Brian Boyle previews Stanley Cup Final: ‘I think it’s Edmonton’s year’

Edmonton Oilers centre Adam Henrique

Ryan Reynolds’ production company producing Edmonton Oilers docuseries

"The Great Ones is a passion project that combines our love of the sport with our desire to produce compelling non-fiction celebrating legendary histories that deserve more time in the spotlight."

By Drew Lerner OnMay 21, 2025 0
Paul Bissonnette speaking with Oilers star Leon Draisaitl after his Game 4 game-winning goal over the Kings

Paul Bissonnette jinxes Kings in Game 4 matchup against Oilers

"You're welcome Edmonton."

By Reice Shipley OnApr 28, 2025 0
LA Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke

TNT Sports to call three more NHL playoff games with remote broadcasters

Predictably, the decision was primarily made for financial reasons.

By Drew Lerner OnApr 23, 2025 0
The Edmonton Oilers' streaming service provided a firsthand look at the aftermath of the team's Game 7 defeat.

Edmonton Oilers’ streaming service provides heartbreaking look at Game 7 defeat

"The most painful NHL behind the scenes moment ever."

By Ben Axelrod OnAug 10, 2024 1

2024 NHL Playoffs second most-watched all-time

This was the NHL's second most-watched playoffs ever.

By Joe Lucia OnJun 28, 2024 1
Connor McDavid against the Florida Panthers in Game 7 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final. (Sam Navarro/USA Today Sports.)

NHL

What do 2024 Stanley Cup Final ratings say about NHL’s Canadian teams?

Dan Le Batard's plan to purchase billboards in Edmonton was rejected by the city.

Dan Le Batard’s billboards trolling Edmonton after Stanley Cup rejected

"This messaging does not meet those standards."

By Ben Axelrod OnJun 26, 2024 3
WPLG 10 cuts into ABC Stanley Cup Final broadcast Credit: ESPN on ABC; WPLG

Miami ABC affiliate cuts Panthers’ Stanley Cup celebration for local news

"Really WPLG Local 10? You bail on celebration to go to local news?"

By Arthur Weinstein OnJun 25, 2024 4
Florida Panthers win Stanley Cup Final

Stanley Cup Final Game 7: TV, radio calls of final seconds, celebration

"The Florida Panthers have won the Stanley Cup!"

By Arthur Weinstein OnJun 24, 2024 0
Alanis Morissette performing both the Canadian and American National Anthems before Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final

Viewers loved Alanis Morissette’s national anthem performances before Stanley Cup Final Game 7

"This crowd is wild!"

By Reice Shipley OnJun 24, 2024 5
Connor McDavid

Stanley Cup Final Game 7 expected to generate millions in ad revenue for Disney

The Oilers' comeback has helped fill Disney's pockets.

By Joe Lucia OnJun 24, 2024 6
Credit: NHL Network

NHL

NHL Network’s Mike Rupp ready for ‘most anticipated Stanley Cup Final game I can ever remember’

A face off during Game 6 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final between the Oilers and Panthers.

Game 6 of Stanley Cup Final brings in series-high viewership numbers

4.2 million viewers tuned into the Game 6 matchup on Friday night.

By Reice Shipley OnJun 22, 2024 3

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