NBC Sports switches TV schedule for Stanley Cup Final

Stanley Cup Final Game 1 will air on NBC, but Game 2 will be on NBCSN.

NEW YORK (AP) — NBC Sports is switching up its broadcast schedule for the Stanley Cup Final.

In recent years, Games 1 and 2 had been on NBC, with Games 3 and 4 on cable partner NBCSN. If necessary, the final three games returned to NBC.

This season, Monday's Game 1 will air on NBC, but Wednesday's Game 2 will be on NBCSN. NBC Sports announced Friday that if the series between Pittsburgh and San Jose is tied 1-1, Game 3 will be on NBC, putting that pivotal matchup on the main network. Game 4 would be on NBCSN.

But if one team leads 2-0, Game 3 will air on NBCSN, with a possible championship-clinching Game 4 on NBC. The potential final three games will remain on NBC.

GAME 1	Mon. May 30	at Pittsburgh	8 p.m. ET; NBC
GAME 2	Wed. June 1	at Pittsburgh	8 p.m. ET; NBCSN
GAME 3	Sat. June 4	at San Jose	8 p.m. ET; NBC*
GAME 4	Mon. June 6	at San Jose	8 p.m. ET; NBCSN
GAME 5	Thurs. June 9	at Pittsburgh	8 p.m. ET; NBC**
GAME 6	Sun. June 12	at San Jose	8 p.m. ET; NBC**
GAME 7	Wed. June 15	at Pittsburgh	8 p.m. ET; NBC**

* if series is tied (if not, game is on NBCSN) ** if necessary