NHL on TNT Face-Off presented by Verizon Pregame Coverage Begins Wednesday at 10 p.m. ET
NHL on TNT will showcase the highly anticipated matchup of Canadian superstars Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby when the Edmonton Oilers host the Pittsburgh Penguins this Wednesday, December 1. Kenny Albert will provide play-by-play, along with commentary from Eddie Olczyk and Keith Jones. Former NHL official Stéphane Auger will also join throughout the game to provide insights and analysis.
Coverage will begin at 10 p.m. ET with NHL on TNT Face Off Presented by Verizon pregame coverage emanating from the state-of-the-art NHL on TNT set in Atlanta. Host Liam McHugh will be joined by three-time Stanley Cup Champion Rick Tocchet, 10-year NHL veteran Anson Carter and hockey personality and former AHL & NHL veteran Paul Bissonnette.
During the night’s postgame coverage, TNT will present the first of a five-part “Road to the NHL Winter Classic” docuseries featuring exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to the St. Louis Blues and Minnesota Wild as they prepare for the legendary outdoor game. This week’s Road to the NHL Winter Classic segment will give viewers a look at life both on and off the ice for Blues captain Ryan O’Reilly, as he and his team prepared to take on the Columbus Blue Jackets and as he spent time at home with his wife and kids.
Additional installments of the Road to the NHL Winter Classic series will air each week during the network’s NHL postgame coverage, leading up to the 2022 Discover NHL Winter Classic on TNT — New Year’s Day at 7 p.m. from Target Field in Minneapolis.
Live streaming coverage of all NHL on TNT games will continue to be available via the WatchTNT app on mobile, tablet and connected TV devices and at http://www.tntdrama.com/watchtnt. Fans will be able to access the games whenever and wherever they desire by logging in with the username and password provided by their TV service provider.
