The 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs presented by GEICO continue with Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final on Saturday, June 11, at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN, ESPN+ and ESPN3 (Spanish), featuring the New York Rangers at Tampa Bay Lightning.
The Lightning have taken the lead in the Eastern Conference Final as they wind down the series with a Game 5 win on Thursday night at Madison Square Garden. Similar to Game 3, Ondrej Palat scored the late game-winning goal, bringing the Lightning one-step closer to defending their Championship title, which would mark their third-consecutive Stanley Cup.
The New York Rangers’ franchise record playoff home winning streak was brought to an end Thursday night with Igor Shesterkin giving up a crucial goal with 1:50 remaining in regulation, giving the Bolts the series lead. The Rangers will look to even the series in Game 6 on Saturday, June 11, at 8 p.m. on ESPN, ESPN+ and ESPN3.
The commentator and telecast information for each game is detailed below. Commentator assignments and coverage details for Eastern Conference Final games beyond Game 6 – if necessary – will be announced in the coming days.All Stanley Cup Playoff games will also be available for replay on ESPN+.
– TELECAST & COMMENTATOR SCHEDULE –
| Date | Time (ET) | Game/Telecast | Commentators | Platform(s) |
| Sat, June 11
|
1:30 p.m. | The Point | John Buccigross, Rick DiPietro, PK Subban and John Tortorella | ESPN, ESPN+ |
| 8 p.m. | Game 6
New York Rangers at Tampa Bay Lightning
|
Play-by-Play: Sean McDonough
Analyst: Ray Ferraro Reporter: Emily Kaplan Studio: Steve Levy, Mark Messier, Chris Chelios and Brian Boucher
|
ESPN, ESPN+ | |
| 8 p.m. | Ice Cast – Game 6
New York Rangers at Tampa Bay Lightning
|
Play-by-Play: Sean McDonough
Analyst: Ray Ferraro Reporter: Emily Kaplan Studio: Steve Levy, Mark Messier, Chris Chelios and Brian Boucher
|
ESPN+ | |
| TBD | In The Crease (following game) | Arda Öcal
|
ESPN+ | |
| Mon, June 13 | 1:30 p.m. | The Point | Steve Levy, Mark Messier, and Chris Chelios
|
ESPN, ESPN+ |
| Tues, June 14
|
5 p.m. | The Point | ESPN+, ESPN2 | |
| 8 p.m. | Game 7 – IF NECESSARY
Tampa Bay Lightning at New York Rangers
|
Play-by-Play: Sean McDonough
Analyst: Ray Ferraro Reporter: Emily Kaplan Studio: Steve Levy, Mark Messier, Chris Chelios and Brian Boucher
|
ESPN, ESPN+, ESPN Deportes | |
| TBD | In The Crease (following game) | Linda Cohn
|
ESPN+ |
*Commentator assignments may be subject to change.
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CONTACTS:
ESPN
Danny Chi | [email protected] | 213-405-4400
Grace Coryell | [email protected] | 213-405-4402
Andrea DiCristoforo | [email protected] | 603-759-7670
ESPN+
Kevin Ota | [email protected] | 860-839-7834
Olivia Wilson | [email protected] | 904-303-3538
