The NHL Western Conference Final is set to kick off on Thursday night with TNT Sports covering the first game between the Dallas Stars and the Edmonton Oilers in Dallas. This exclusive coverage will include the first-ever NHL DataCast powered by AWS, which promises to be a unique viewing experience for fans of the sport.
The alternative broadcast will be available on both linear television on truTV and streaming on Max. It will use real-time data and insights from the NHL’s puck and player tracking system, NHL EDGE, to provide a more stat-driven and graphics-filled view of the game. This innovative approach will be available for every game of the series, providing fans with a new perspective on the sport.
NHL EDGE IQ powered by AWS is an advanced analytics service that includes data like Face-Off Probability, Opportunity Probability, Ice Tilt (which shows the momentum of the game), and more. Each broadcast will have its own announce team, with Steve Mears providing play-by-play commentary, along with analysis from Colby Armstrong and Mike Kelly.
TNT Sports is committed to providing fans with a unique viewing experience for this exciting matchup. With an innovative approach to broadcasting hockey games, this exciting new addition is sure to enhance the overall viewing experience for fans of the sport.
In summary, TNT Sports has announced that it will cover Game 1 of the Western Conference Final between Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers using its exclusive coverage including NHL DataCast powered by AWS. The alternate broadcast will provide real-time data and insights from NHL EDGE IQ powered by AWS which includes advanced analytics service such as Face-Off Probability, Opportunity Probability and Ice Tilt while presenting a more stat-driven graphics filled view of the game. The announcement team consists of Steve Mears providing play-by-play commentary along with analysis from Colby Armstrong and Mike Kelly.
