The NHL is bringing the heat to Warner Bros. Discovery as the Stanley Cup playoffs kick off on the Turner family of networks.
TNT was the home to all of the network's regular season games, however, the network is expanding its coverage for the 2023 playoffs, which includes the network's first time broadcasting the Stanley Cup Final.
One of those channels that will have hockey games is TBS.
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The channel is not known as a go-to spot for hockey fans to catch all the NHL action. However, with multiple NBA games occurring on TNT's platform on the same day, TBS will have a few contests on its channel.
With that, here's everything you need to know about how to watch NHL postseason games on TBS, including TV channels, streaming options and Stanley Cup playoffs schedule:
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What TV channel is TBS?
- DirecTV: Channel 247
- Dish Network: Channel 139
- Spectrum: Varies by location (area code search)
- Xfinity: Varies by location (area code search)
- Verizon FiOS: Channel 552
- AT&T U-verse: Channel 112/1112
- Sling TV: TBS
For those looking to live stream the games on TBS, the TNT app is an option, in addition to Sling TV, which carries all NHL playoff games on Warner Bros. Discovery platforms.
NHL playoff games on TBS
The 2023 NHL playoffs are split up between ESPN and TNT through the first three rounds. Certain games selected for TNT's platform will be aired on TBS.
Here's which games in the first round will appear on TBS:
This section will be updated.
Tuesday, April 18
| Game | Matchup | TV Channel | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | Devils vs. Rangers | TBS, SN360, TVAS2 | 7 p.m. |
Thursday, April 20
| Game | Matchup | TV Channel | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 2 | Devils vs. Rangers | TBS, SN360, TVAS | 7:30 p.m. |
Friday, April 21
| Game | Matchup | TV Channel | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 3 | Islanders vs. Hurricanes | TBS, SN1, TVAS | 7 p.m. |
| Game 3 | Wild vs. Stars | TBS, SN1, TVAS | 9:30 p.m. |
Saturday, April 22
| Game | Matchup | TV Channel | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 3 | Jets vs. Golden Knights | TBS, SN, CBC, TVAS | 4 p.m. |
| Game 3 | Lightning vs. Maple Leafs | TBS, SN, CBC, TVAS | 7 p.m. |
| Game 3 | Kraken vs. Avalanche | TBS, SN360, TVAS | 10 p.m. |
Sunday, April 23
| Game | Matchup | TV Channel | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 4 | Wild vs. Stars | TBS, SNE, SNO, SNP, TVAS | 6:30 p.m. |
Monday, April 24
| Game | Matchup | TV Channel | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 4 | Lightning vs. Maple Leafs | TBS, SNE, SNO, SNP, CBC | 7:30 p.m. |
| Game 4 | Kraken vs. Avalanche | TBS, SN360, TVAS | 10 p.m. |
