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NHL on TNT to Feature Original Six Showdown as NY Rangers Host Toronto Maple Leafs, Followed by Western Conference Heavyweights Colorado Avalanche at Anaheim Ducks

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NHL on TNT Face-Off presented by Verizon Pregame Coverage Begins at 7:30 p.m. ET, Followed by Maple Leafs-Rangers & Avalanche-Ducks at 10 p.m.

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NHL on TNT will host an original six showdown as superstar Auston Matthews and the Toronto Maple Leafs travel to take on the division-leading New York Rangers on Wednesday, Jan. 19 at 7:30 p.m. ET. Kenny Albert will provide play-by-play, along with commentary from Keith Jones and Tarik El-Bashir.

At 10 p.m., top rookie Trevor Zegras and the Anaheim Ducks will host the Colorado Avalanche and 2022 NHL All Star Cale Makar in a high-stakes Western Conference matchup. Brendan Burke will provide play-by-play, along with commentary from Darren Pang and Jennifer Botterrill.

Coverage will begin with a NHL on TNT Face Off Presented by Verizon pregame studio show from the brand-new, state-of-the-art NHL on TNT set in Atlanta. Host Liam McHugh will be joined by “The Great One” Wayne Gretzky, 10-year NHL veteran Anson Carter and hockey personality and former AHL & NHL veteran Paul Bissonnette

The NHL on TNT studio team will also provide analysis and insights between periods during the Lexus First Intermission Report and the Discover Second Intermission Report. 

Live streaming coverage of all NHL on TNT games will 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. 

 

Tonight’s NHL on TNT programming schedule:  

Wednesday, January 19 (All Times ET) 

7:30 p.m. – NHL on TNT Face-Off presented by Verizon (Liam McHugh, Wayne Gretzky, Anson Carter & Paul Bissonnette) 

7:45 p.m. – Toronto Maple Leafs vs. New York Rangers (Kenny Albert, Keith Jones & Tarik El-Bashir)  

10 p.m. – Anaheim Ducks vs. Colorado Avalanche (Brendan Burke, Darren Pang & Jennifer Botterill)  

 

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