Posted On Thursday, 04.24.2014 / 9:40 AM

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NHL Live talks to Blue Jackets' Dubinsky

NHL Live with Steve Mears and E.J. Hradek, at 5 p.m. ET on NHL Network, will talk to Columbus Blue Jackets forward Brandon Dubinsky, whose game-tying goal helped his team to an overtime win against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday.

New York Islanders defenseman Matt Carkner also joins the show to give his insight into the Stanley Cup Playoffs and the future of the Islanders.

The Boston Bruins and Detroit Red Wings resume their Eastern Conference First Round series on Thursday and Craig Custance, senior NHL writer from ESPN the Magazine, joins us via Arena Cam at Joe Louis Arena to talk about the matchup.

Jamie McLennan will also discuss the importance of special teams during the playoffs.

Posted On Wednesday, 04.23.2014 / 6:25 PM

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Lightning's Johnson on Calder nomination, season

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Tyler Johnson was a guest on NHL Live to discuss his nomination for the Calder Memorial Trophy, awarded to the League's top rookie, and to reflect on the 2013-14 season.

Johnson, Lightning forward Ondrej Palat and Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon are the three finalists for the Calder Trophy. Johnson and Palat are the first teammates to receive nominations since Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews of the Chicago Blackhawks finished first and third, respectively, in 2008.

The winner will be announced on June 24 during the 2014 NHL Awards from Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas.

Posted On Wednesday, 04.23.2014 / 11:24 AM

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Calder Trophy finalist Johnson of Tampa on NHL Live

NHL Live with Steve Mears and E.J. Hradek, at 5 p.m. ET on NHL Network, breaks down three Game 4s to be played Wednesday in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

NBCSN analyst Pierre McGuire will join us on Arena Cam at Nationwide Arena to talk about the Columbus Blue Jackets attempting to even up their series with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

The Chicago Blackhawks are also trying to draw even with the St. Louis Blues after dropping the first two games on the road. We'll go out on Arena Cam to United Center and welcome in analyst Darren Pang.

Also, Tampa Bay Lightning rookie Tyler Johnson will call into the show to talk about his Calder Trophy nomination and give a recap of the Lightning's season.

Posted On Tuesday, 04.22.2014 / 6:47 PM

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Avalanche's O'Reilly on playoffs, Lady Byng Trophy

Colorado Avalanche forward Ryan O'Reilly was a guest of NHL Live to discuss the Stanley Cup Playoffs and his nomination for the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy.

The Avalanche lead their Western Conference First Round series against the Minnesota Wild 2-1 with Game 4 on Thursday (CNBC, TSN2, RDS2, ALT, FS-N, FS-WI) at Xcel Energy Center. Minnesota won Game 3 1-0 on Mikael Granlund's overtime goal.

Posted On Tuesday, 04.22.2014 / 10:40 AM

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NHL Live talks Bruins-Red Wings with 'Doc' Emrick

NHL Live with Steve Mears and E.J. Hradek, at 5 p.m. ET on NHL Network, sets up another night of Stanley Cup Playoff hockey by going out to Joe Louis Arena to talk to broadcaster Mike "Doc" Emrick, who will join us from the Arena Cam to discuss the Detroit Red Wings resuming their series against the Boston Bruins.

Jamie McLennan will join us from the Toronto studio to talk about the 3-0 stranglehold the Montreal Canadiens have on the Tampa Bay Lightning with Game 4 set for Tuesday at Bell Centre.

We'll also have reports from out of Montreal, Detroit, Philadelphia and Los Angeles going inside all four series that features games on Tuesday.

Posted On Friday, 04.18.2014 / 11:16 AM

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NHL Live previews start of Bruins-Red Wings series

NHL Live with Steve Mears and E.J. Hradek, at 5 p.m. ET on NHL Network, looks back at the first two nights of the Stanley Cup Playoffs while getting ready for three more games Friday.

Eddie Olczyk will join us to give his impressions on the games played so far, including three overtime battles, one of which took three extra periods to decide.

The only series not to have started yet gets underway Friday as the Boston Bruins host the Detroit Red Wings, and Amalie Benjamin from the Boston Globe will share her thoughts as the Bruins start on the road they hope leads them back to the Stanley Cup Final.

Also, Barry Melrose will be on the show to award his Mullet of the Week.

Posted On Thursday, 04.17.2014 / 10:52 AM

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NHL Live has inside scoops on plethora of Game 1s

The Stanley Cup Playoffs enter their second night, and NHL Live with Steve Mears and E.J. Hradek, at 5 p.m. ET on NHL Network, will have inside looks at all four series to begin Thursday with reporters at each location.

The New York Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers face off in the postseason for the first time since the 1997 Eastern Conference Final, and Dave Maloney joins us from the Arena Cam at Madison Square Garden to discuss this tradition-rich rivalry.

The St. Louis Blues and Chicago Blackhawks face off in the Western Conference in a battle off teams with 100-plus points, and we'll talk to Darren Pang live from Scottrade Center to get the scoop.

The Colorado Avalanche passed both the Blues and Blackhawks late in the season to win the Central Division and will open the playoffs against the Minnesota Wild. Trip Tracey joins us from Pepsi Center to set the scene on Game 1.

Posted On Wednesday, 04.16.2014 / 10:58 AM

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NHL Live previews first round of Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are set to begin, and NHL Live with Steve Mears and E.J. Hradek, at 5 p.m. ET on NHL Network, will have an inside look at the three Game 1s to be played Wednesday as well as an overview of all the first-round series.

The Pittsburgh Penguins and Columbus Blue Jackets face off at Consol Energy Center, and NBCSN analyst Pierre McGuire will join us from Arena Cam to preview this Metropolitan Division matchup.

In addition, TSN and CBC analyst Glen Healy will be on hand at Tampa Bay Times Forum to provide the inside scoop on the 2-3 matchup in the Atlantic Division between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens.

Posted On Tuesday, 04.15.2014 / 7:10 PM

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Babcock evaluates Red Wings' chances vs. Bruins

Detroit Red Wings coach Mike Babcock was a guest on NHL Live to look back on the regular season and ahead to the Red Wings' series against the Boston Bruins in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Babcock also provided updates on veteran forwards Pavel Datsyuk and Henrik Zetterberg. Datsyuk played in Detroit's final six games after missing time with a knee injury. Zetterberg, who had back surgery and has not played since Feb. 8, is hoping to return for the second round of the playoffs, if not sooner.

"Pavs got better each and every game," Babcock said. "We're optimistic that he can continue to do that. We don't know if he doesn't need surgery and to get [the knee] fixed permanently, we'll know at the end of the season, but he seems to be feeling better. He practiced good, we grounded out [Tuesday] for a long time, and he managed to stay with it and get through it.

Posted On Tuesday, 04.15.2014 / 7:08 PM

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Neal expecting 'fun series' against Blue Jackets

Pittsburgh Penguins forward James Neal joined NHL Live to discuss facing the Columbus Blue Jackets and his expectations for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

"It's an exciting time of year and why you play the game," Neal said.

Although the Penguins went 5-0 against the Blue Jackets in the regular season, Neal knows it will be a clean slate when Pittsburgh and Columbus square off in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference First Round at Consol Energy Center on Wednesday (7:30 p.m. ET, CBC, NBCSN, FS-O, ROOT).

"Everything changes when you get into the playoffs," Neal said. "It's going to be a fun series. They're a hard-working team, well-coached, great goaltending, so once you get in the playoffs it's a different story and we're excited to get going.

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