NHL releases the North American TV broadcast schedule for qualifying round, round robins

The NHL has released the North American TV broadcast schedule for the round robins and playoff qualifying round.

The main broadcast partners of the NHL for these games will include NBC, NBCSN, and NHL Network in the United States, as well as CBC, SportsNet, and TVA Sports in Canada.

It is important to note that the NHL’s schedule doesn’t include local broadcast affiliates. In fact, the league notes in the press release that many games will be available in the local market on the partner regional sports network of each team.

The Bruins’ exhibition game will definitely be on NESN since it is listed on their broadcast schedule. That schedule only runs through July 31, so beyond that, we would be guessing.

If you don’t live locally, this national broadcast schedule will surely be your best bet.

July 30, 2020 – Bruins vs. Blue Jackets Exhibition

    7 P.M Eastern

    TVAS, NESN, NHL Network

August 2, 2020 – Bruins vs. Philadelphia Flyers Round Robin

    3 P.M Eastern

    NBC, TVAS, Sportsnet

August 5, 2020 – Bruins vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Round Robin

    4 P.M Eastern

    NBCSN, TVAS, Sportsnet

August 9, 2020 – Bruins vs. Washington Capitals Round Robin

    TBD

    TBD across the board. The NHL will wait to see which qualifying round series are going on before determining where this game will live.

If you are just a fan of hockey, you’re lucky: the league’s August 1st starting day will feature 5 games from noon to 10:30 P.M Eastern with all games available on basic cable.

August 1 NHL Playoff Schedule

    Rangers vs. Hurricanes, 12:00 P.M, SN, SN360, NBCSN, TVAS

    Blackhawks vs. Oilers, 3 P.M, SNN, BC

    Panthers vs. Islanders, 4 P.M, SN1, NBCSN, TVAS

    Canadiens vs. Penguins, 8 P.M, CBC, SN, NBC, TVAS

    Flames vs. Jets, 10:30 P.M, CBC, NBCSN, SN