1987-88 NHL Season
You will note that this season's playoffs were quite eventful off the ice as much - maybe more - as on.
Canadian national television crews
Notes:
Carling O'Keefe in association with CanWest-Global televised a limited number of regular season games starting at the tail-end of January in addition to their playoff coverage.
October
Saturday 10/10:
Devils-Maple Leafs, 8:00, CBC. Don Wittman, Scotty Bowman, Ron MacLean
Sabres-Canadiens, 8:00, CBC. Dick Irvin, Don Cherry, Brian McFarlane
Jets-Flames, 8:00, CBC. Bob Cole, Harry Neale, Chris Cuthbert
Islanders-Canucks, 8:00, CBC. Bruce Buchanan, John Garrett, Steve Armitage
Thursday 10/15:
Islanders-Flyers, 7:30, TSN. Jim Hughson, Gary Green
Saturday 10/17:
Red Wings-Maple Leafs, 8:00, CBC. Bob Cole, Harry Neale, Ron MacLean
Penguins-Canadiens, 8:00, CBC. Dick Irvin, Scotty Bowman, Brian McFarlane
Bruins-Oilers, 8:00, CBC. Bruce Buchanan, John Garrett, Chris Cuthbert
Monday 10/19:
North Stars-Canadiens, 7:30, TSN. Jim Hughson, Gary Green
Saturday 10/24:
Canadiens-Capitals, 7:30, CBC. Dick Irvin, Scotty Bowman, Brian McFarlane
North Stars-Maple Leafs, 8:00, CBC. Bob Cole, Harry Neale, Ron MacLean
Monday 10/26:
Flyers-Rangers, 7:30, TSN. Jim Hughson, Gary Green
Thursday 10/29:
Maple Leafs-Penguins, 7:30, TSN. Jim Hughson, Gary Green
Saturday 10/31:
Blackhawks-Maple Leafs, 8:00, CBC. Bob Cole, Harry Neale, Ron MacLean
Bruins-Canadiens, 8:00, CBC. Dick Irvin, Scotty Bowman, Brian McFarlane
November
Monday 11/2:
Blues-Canadiens, 7:30, TSN. Jim Hughson, Gary Green
Saturday 11/7:
Blues-Maple Leafs, 8:00, CBC. Bob Cole, Harry Neale, Ron MacLean
Flyers-Canadiens, 8:00, CBC. Dick Irvin, Scotty Bowman, Brian McFarlane
Monday 11/9:
Maple Leafs-Canadiens, 7:30, TSN. Jim Hughson, Gary Green
Thursday 11/12:
Jets-Devils, 7:30, TSN. Jim Hughson, Gary Green
Saturday 11/14:
Blackhawks-Canadiens, 8:00, CBC. Bob Cole, Harry Neale, Dick Irvin, Ron MacLean
Monday 11/16:
Whalers-Canadiens, 7:30, TSN. Jim Hughson, Gary Green
Saturday 11/21:
Kings-Maple Leafs, 8:00, CBC. Bob Cole, Harry Neale, Ron MacLean
Devils-Canadiens, 8:00, CBC. Dick Irvin, Scotty Bowman, Brian McFarlane
Penguins-Flames, 8:00, CBC. Chris Cuthbert, John Garrett, Steve Armitage
Monday 11/23:
Devils-Flames, 9:30, TSN. Jim Hughson, Gary Green
Thursday 11/26:
Jets-Bruins, 7:30, TSN. Jim Hughson, Gary Green
Saturday 11/28:
Whalers-Maple Leafs, 8:00, CBC. Bob Cole, Harry Neale, Ron MacLean
Canadiens-Jets, 8:00, CBC. Dick Irvin, John Garrett, Brian McFarlane
December
Saturday 12/5:
Maple Leafs-Oilers, 8:00, CBC. Bob Cole, Harry Neale, Ron MacLean
Kings-Canadiens, 8:00, CBC. Dick Irvin, Scotty Bowman, Brian McFarlane
Monday 12/7:
Red Wings-Maple Leafs, 7:30, TSN. Jim Hughson, Gary Green
Thursday 12/10:
Rangers-Flyers, 7:30, TSN. Jim Hughson, Gary Green
Saturday 12/12:
Rangers-Maple Leafs, 8:00, CBC. Bob Cole, Harry Neale, Ron MacLean
Red Wings-Canadiens, 8:00, CBC. Dick Irvin, Scotty Bowman, Brian McFarlane
Oilers-Canucks, 8:00, CBC. Don Wittman, John Garrett, Steve Armitage
Monday 12/14:
Red Wings-Rangers, 7:30, TSN. Jim Hughson, Gary Green
Thursday 12/17:
Canucks-Bruins, 7:30, TSN. Jim Hughson, Gary Green
Friday 12/18:
Maple Leafs-Capitals, 8:00, TSN. Jim Hughson, Gary Green
Saturday 12/19:
Blackhawks-Maple Leafs, 8:00, CBC. Bob Cole, Harry Neale, Ron MacLean
Sabres-Canadiens, 8:00, CBC. Dick Irvin, Scotty Bowman, Brian McFarlane
Whalers-Oilers, 8:00, CBC. Don Wittman, John Garrett, Chris Cuthbert
Monday 12/21:
North Stars-Canadiens, 7:30, TSN. Jim Hughson, Gary Green
Saturday 12/26:
Canadiens-Maple Leafs, 8:00, CBC. Dick Irvin, Harry Neale, Ron MacLean
North Stars-Jets, 8:00, CBC. Don Wittman, John Garrett, Chris Cuthbert
Oilers-Flames, 8:00, CBC. Bob Cole, Scotty Bowman, Brian McFarlane
Monday 12/28:
Capitals-Maple Leafs, 7:30, TSN. Jim Hughson, Gary Green
Thursday 12/31:
Flyers-Flames, 8:00, TSN. Jim Hughson, Gary Green
January
Saturday 1/2:
Sabres-Maple Leafs, 8:00, CBC. Bob Cole, Harry Neale, Ron MacLean
Flyers-Canucks, 8:00, CBC. Bruce Buchanan or Chris Cuthbert, John Garrett, Steve Armitage
Monday 1/4:
Oilers-Bruins, 7:30, TSN. Jim Hughson, Gary Green
Thursday 1/7:
Blues-Flyers, 7:30, TSN. Jim Hughson, Gary Green
Saturday 1/9:
Flyers-Canadiens, 8:00, CBC. Bob Cole, Harry Neale, Dick Irvin, Brian McFarlane
Islanders-Oilers, 8:00, CBC. Don Wittman, John Garrett, Chris Cuthbert
Monday 1/11:
Capitals-Oilers, 9:30, TSN. Jim Hughson, Gary Green
Thursday 1/14:
Nordiques-Islanders, 7:30, TSN. Jim Hughson, Gary Green
Saturday 1/16:
Penguins-Maple Leafs, 8:00, CBC. Bob Cole, Harry Neale, Ron MacLean
Rangers-Canadiens, 8:00, CBC. Dick Irvin, Scotty Bowman, Brian McFarlane
Monday 1/18:
Maple Leafs-Red Wings, 7:30, TSN. Jim Hughson, Gary Green
Saturday 1/23:
Blackhawks-Maple Leafs, 8:00, CBC. Bob Cole, Harry Neale, Ron MacLean
Penguins-Canadiens, 8:00, CBC. Dick Irvin, Scotty Bowman, Brian McFarlane
Monday 1/25:
Flames-Maple Leafs, 7:30, TSN. Jim Hughson, Gary Green
Thursday 1/28:
Nordiques-Bruins, 7:30, TSN. Jim Hughson, Gary Green
Saturday 1/30:
Canadiens-Islanders, 7:00, CBC. Dick Irvin, Brian McFarlane
Red Wings-Maple Leafs, 8:00, CBC. Bob Cole, Harry Neale, Ron MacLean
Sunday 1/31:
Flyers-Capitals, Noon, CanWest/Global. Dan Kelly, John Davidson, Jim Tatti
February
Monday 2/1:
Whalers-Canadiens, 7:30, TSN. Jim Hughson, Gary Green
Thursday 2/4:
Maple Leafs-Flyers, 7:30, TSN. Jim Hughson, Gary Green
Saturday 2/6:
Red Wings-Canadiens, 8:00, CBC. Bob Cole, Scotty Bowman, Dick Irvin, Ron MacLean
Sunday 2/7:
Blackhawks-Nordiques, 2:00, CanWest/Global. Dan Kelly, John Davidson, Jim Tatti
Tuesday 2/9:
NHL All-Star Game from St. Louis
Wales-Campbell, 8:00, CBC. Bob Cole, Harry Neale, Ron MacLean
Thursday 2/11:
Rangers-Maple Leafs, 7:30, TSN. Jim Hughson, Gary Green
Saturday 2/13:
Flyers-Maple Leafs, 8:00, CBC. Bob Cole, Harry Neale, Ron MacLean
Whalers-Canadiens, 8:00, CBC. Dick Irvin, Scotty Bowman, Brian McFarlane
Bruins-Canucks, 8:00, CBC. Don Wittman, John Garrett, Steve Armitage
Sunday 2/14:
Flames-Capitals, 1:30, CanWest/Global. Dan Kelly, John Davidson, Jim Tatti
Thursday 2/18:
Islanders-Flyers, 7:30, TSN. Jim Hughson, Gary Green
Saturday 2/20:
Nordiques-Canadiens, 8:00, CBC. Bob Cole, Harry Neale, Dick Irvin, Ron MacLean
Sunday 2/21:
Red Wings-Flyers, 1:00, CanWest/Global. Dan Kelly, John Davidson, Jim Tatti
Monday 2/22:
Maple Leafs-North Stars, 8:30, TSN. Jim Hughson, Gary Green
Saturday 2/27:
Blues-Maple Leafs, 8:00, CBC. Bob Cole, Harry Neale, Ron MacLean
Jets-Canadiens, 8:00, CBC. Dick Irvin, Scotty Bowman, Brian McFarlane
Sunday 2/28:
Penguins-Blackhawks, 2:30, CanWest/Global. Dan Kelly, John Davidson, Jim Tatti
Monday 2/29:
Blues-Rangers, 7:30, TSN. Jim Hughson, Gary Green
March
Saturday 3/5:
Jets-Maple Leafs, 8:00, CBC. Bob Cole, Scotty Bowman, Ron MacLean
Oilers-Flames, 8:00, CBC. Chris Cuthbert, Harry Neale, Steve Armitage
Sunday 3/6:
Flyers-Devils, 1:30, CanWest/Global. Dan Kelly, John Davidson, Jim Tatti
Monday 3/7:
Oilers-Jets, 8:30, TSN. Jim Hughson, Gary Green
Saturday 3/12:
Blackhawks-Maple Leafs, 8:00, Bob Cole, Harry Neale, Ron MacLean
Whalers-Canadiens, 8:00, CBC. Dick Irvin, Scotty Bowman, Brian McFarlane
Oilers-Canucks, 8:00, CBC. Steve Armitage, John Garrett, Ted Reynolds
Monday 3/14:
Canadiens-North Stars, 8:30, TSN. Jim Hughson, Gary Green
Thursday 3/17:
Blackhawks-Flyers, 7:30, TSN. Jim Hughson, Gary Green, Howie Meeker
Friday 3/18:
Islanders-Capitals, 8:00, CanWest/Global. Dan Kelly, John Davidson, Jim Tatti
Saturday 3/19:
Rangers-Maple Leafs, 8:00, CBC. Bob Cole, Harry Neale, Ron MacLean
Blackhawks-Canadiens, 8:00, CBC. Dick Irvin, Scotty Bowman, Brian McFarlane
Monday 3/21:
Flames-Canadiens, 7:30, TSN. Jim Hughson, Gary Green
Friday 3/25:
Canadiens-Penguins, 7:30, CanWest/Global. Dan Kelly, John Davidson, Jim Tatti
Saturday 3/26:
Canucks-Flames, 8:00, CBC. Don Wittman, Harry Neale, Ron MacLean
Monday 3/28:
Blues-Flames, 9:30, TSN. Jim Hughson, Gary Green
Thursday 3/31:
Nordiques-Flyers, 7:30, TSN. Jim Hughson, Gary Green
April
Saturday 4/2:
Red Wings-Maple Leafs, 8:00, CBC. Bob Cole, Harry Neale, Chris Cuthbert
Sabres-Canadiens, 8:00, CBC. Dick Irvin, Scotty Bowman, Ron MacLean
Division Semifinals
Wednesday 4/6:
Game 1, Whalers-Canadiens, 7:30, CBC. Dick Irvin, Scotty Bowman, Brian McFarlane
Game 1, Maple Leafs-Red Wings, 8:00, CBC. Bob Cole, Harry Neale, Ron MacLean
Game 1, Kings-Flames, 9:30, CBC. Don Wittman, John Garrett, Steve Armitage
Game 1, Jets-Oilers, 9:30. CBC: Chris Cuthbert, Glenn Resch, host unknown. TSN: Jim Hughson, Gary Green.
Note: It appears that CBC televised the WPG-EDM series to the Winnipeg and Edmonton markets only (Molson exclusivity). TSN showed this series outside the aforementioned markets nationally via Carling-O'Keefe sponsorship.
Thursday 4/7:
Game 2, Whalers-Canadiens, 7:30, CBC. Dick Irvin, Scotty Bowman, Brian McFarlane
Game 2, Maple Leafs-Red Wings, 8:00, CBC. Bob Cole, Harry Neale, Ron MacLean
Game 2, Kings-Flames, 9:30, CBC. Don Wittman, John Garrett, Steve Armitage
Game 2, Jets-Oilers, 9:30. CBC: Chris Cuthbert, Glenn Resch, host unknown. TSN: Jim Hughson, Gary Green.
Saturday 4/9:
Game 3, Canadiens-Whalers, 7:30, CBC. Dick Irvin, Scotty Bowman, Brian McFarlane
Game 3, Red Wings-Maple Leafs, 8:00, CBC. Bob Cole, Harry Neale, Ron MacLean
Game 3, Oilers-Jets, 8:00. CBC: Chris Cuthbert, Glenn Resch, host unknown. TSN: Jim Hughson, Gary Green.
Game 3, Flames-Kings, 10:30, CBC. Don Wittman, John Garrett, Steve Armitage
Sunday 4/10:
Game 4, Red Wings-Maple Leafs, 7:00, CBC. Bob Cole, Scotty Bowman, Ron MacLean
Game 4, Canadiens-Whalers, 7:00, CBC. Dick Irvin, Harry Neale, Brian McFarlane
Game 4, Oilers-Jets, 8:00. CBC: Chris Cuthbert, Glenn Resch, host unknown. TSN: Jim Hughson, Gary Green.
Game 4, Flames-Kings, 10:30, CBC. Don Wittman, John Garrett, Steve Armitage
Tuesday 4/12:
Game 5, Maple Leafs-Red Wings, 7:30, CBC. Bob Cole, Harry Neale, Ron MacLean
Game 5, Whalers-Canadiens, 7:30, CBC. Dick Irvin, Scotty Bowman, Brian McFarlane
Game 5, Kings-Flames, 9:30, CBC. Don Wittman, John Garrett, Steve Armitage
Game 5, Jets-Oilers, 9:30. CBC: Chris Cuthbert, Glenn Resch, host unknown. TSN: Jim Hughson, Gary Green.
Thursday 4/14:
Game 6, Red Wings-Maple Leafs, 7:30, CBC. Bob Cole, Harry Neale, Ron MacLean
Game 6, Canadiens-Whalers, 7:30, CBC. Dick Irvin, Scotty Bowman, Brian McFarlane
Game 6, Islanders-Devils, 7:30, TSN. Jim Hughson, Gary Green
Saturday 4/16:
Game 7, Flyers-Capitals, 7:30, TSN. Jim Hughson, Gary Green
Division Finals
Monday 4/18:
Game 1, Bruins-Canadiens, 7:30, CBC (1st period only). Bob Cole, Harry Neale, Dick Irvin, Ron MacLean
Note: At 8:08 PM, there was a province-wide blackout in Quebec. Though darkness enveloped Montreal and the Forum itself, the game was able to continue as the arena's generators were able to illuminate the rink surface but little else. Thus, CBC would be unable to continue coverage.
Game 1, Devils-Capitals, 7:30, CBC (JIP at approx 8:20). Chris Cuthbert
Note: With the blackout in Montreal forcing CBC to cancel its coverage of the BOS-MTL game, CBC decided to switch Cup coverage to the NJ-WSH game. CBC had sent a camera person and Chris Cuthbert to the Capital Centre for updates and highlights. When the word came to Cuthbert and lensperson that they would instead be actually working this game, Cuthbert and the lone camera winged it. There were no replays, no graphics, just raw video work with Cuthbert's call. For the second intermission, Cuthbert again improvised with a helpful guest or two to help. Cuthbert would later receive a Gemini Award for this emergency call to duty.
Tuesday 4/19:
Game 1, Oilers-Flames, 9:30. CanWest/Global: Jim Robson, John Davidson, Jim Tatti. CBC: Don Wittman, Scotty Bowman, Chris Cuthbert
Note: CanWest/Global aired the CGY-EDM nationally except for the Calgary and Edmonton markets, where Molson/CBC had priority.
Wednesday 4/20:
Game 2, Bruins-Canadiens, 7:30, CBC. Bob Cole, Harry Neale, Dick Irvin, Ron MacLean
Thursday 4/21:
Game 2, Oilers-Flames, 9:30. CanWest/Global: Jim Robson, John Davidson, Jim Tatti. CBC: Don Wittman, Scotty Bowman, Chris Cuthbert
Friday 4/22:
Game 3, Canadiens-Bruins, 7:00, CBC. Bob Cole, Harry Neale, Dick Irvin, Ron MacLean
Saturday 4/23:
Game 3, Flames-Oilers, 8:00, CanWest/Global: Jim Robson, John Davidson, Jim Tatti. CBC: Don Wittman, Scotty Bowman, Chris Cuthbert
Sunday 4/24:
Game 4, Canadiens-Bruins, 7:30, CBC. Bob Cole, Harry Neale, Dick Irvin, Ron MacLean
Monday 4/25:
Game 4, Flames-Oilers, 9:30, CanWest/Global: Jim Robson, John Davidson, Jim Tatti. CBC: Don Wittman, Scotty Bowman, Chris Cuthbert
Tuesday 4/26:
Game 5, Bruins-Canadiens, 7:30, CBC. Bob Cole, Harry Neale, Dick Irvin, Ron MacLean
Wednesday 4/27:
Game 5, Blues-Red Wings, 7:30, CanWest/Global. Jim Robson, John Davidson, Jim Tatti
Thursday 4/28:
Game 6, Capitals-Devils, 7:30, CBC. Bob Cole, Harry Neale, Ron MacLean
Friday 4/30:
Game 7, Devils-Capitals, 7:30, CBC. Bob Cole, Harry Neale, Ron MacLean
Conference Finals
Monday 5/2:
Game 1, Devils-Bruins, 7:30, CBC. Bob Cole, Harry Neale, Ron MacLean
Tuesday 5/3:
Game 1, Red Wings-Oilers, 9:30, CanWest/Global. Dan Kelly, John Davidson, Dave Hodge, Jim Tatti
Wednesday 5/4:
Game 2, Devils-Bruins, 7:30, CBC. Bob Cole, Harry Neale, Ron MacLean
Thursday 5/5:
Game 2, Red Wings-Oilers, 9:30, CanWest/Global. Dan Kelly, John Davidson, Dave Hodge, Jim Tatti
Friday 5/6:
Game 3, Bruins-Devils, 7:30, CBC. Bob Cole, Harry Neale, Ron MacLean
Saturday 5/7:
Game 3, Oilers-Red Wings, 7:30, CanWest/Global. Dan Kelly, John Davidson, Dave Hodge, Jim Tatti
Sunday 5/8:
Game 4, Bruins-Devils, 7:30, CBC. Bob Cole, Harry Neale, Ron MacLean
Note: The BOS-NJ didn't actually start until about 8:30 due to an incident stemming from Game 3 involving NJ coach Jim Schoenfeld and referee Don Koharski. The game was worked by replacement officials after the normal NHL Officials refused to work the game.
Monday 5/9:
Game 4, Oilers-Red Wings, 7:30, CanWest/Global. Dan Kelly, John Davidson, Dave Hodge, Jim Tatti
Tuesday 5/10:
Game 5, Devils-Bruins, 7:30, CBC. Bob Cole, Harry Neale, Ron MacLean
Wednesday 5/11:
Game 5, Red Wings-Oilers, 9:30, CanWest/Global. Dan Kelly, John Davidson, Dave Hodge, Jim Tatti
Thursday 5/12:
Game 6, Bruins-Devils, 7:30, CBC. Bob Cole, Harry Neale, Ron MacLean
Saturday 5/14:
Game 7, Devils-Bruins, 7:30, CBC. Bob Cole, Harry Neale, Ron MacLean
Stanley Cup Final
Wednesday 5/18:
Game 1, Bruins-Oilers, 9:00, CanWest/Global. Dan Kelly, John Davidson, Dave Hodge, Jim Tatti
Friday 5/20:
Game 2, Bruins-Oilers, 9:00, CanWest/Global. Dan Kelly, John Davidson, Dave Hodge, Jim Tatti
Sunday 5/22:
Game 3, Oilers-Bruins, 7:30, CBC. Bob Cole, Harry Neale, Ron MacLean
Tuesday 5/24:
Game 4 (suspended), Oilers-Bruins, 7:30, CBC. Bob Cole, Harry Neale, Ron MacLean
Note: At 16:37 of the 2nd period and 9:33 p.m., a transformer blew at the Boston Garden. When it was feared that the generator would only hold another 30 minutes of juice, NHL President ordered play to be suspended and to replay Game 4 in Edmonton two days hence.
Thursday 5/26:
Game 4 (replayed), Bruins-Oilers, 9:00, CBC. Bob Cole, Harry Neale, Ron MacLean
American national television crews
October
Wednesday 10/7:
Canadiens-Flyers, 7:30, ESPN. Tom Mees, Bill Clement
Thursday 10/15:
Bruins-Kings, 10:30, ESPN. Mike Emrick, Bill Clement
Tuesday 10/27:
Oilers-Nordiques, 7:30, ESPN. Mike Emrick, Bill Clement
November
Tuesday 11/3:
Flyers-Penguins, 7:30, ESPN. Tom Mees, Bill Clement
Tuesday 11/10:
Capitals-Islanders, 8:00, ESPN. Tom Mees, Bill Clement
Tuesday 11/17:
Red Wings-Capitals, 7:30, ESPN. Mike Emrick, Bill Clement
Wednesday 11/25:
Blackhawks-Kings, 10:30, ESPN. Tom Mees, Bill Clement
December
Tuesday 12/1:
Jets-Kings, 10:30, ESPN. Mike Emrick, Bill Clement
Tuesday 12/15:
Flyers-Penguins, 7:30, ESPN. Mike Emrick, Bill Clement
Tuesday 12/22:
Whalers-Flames, 9:30, ESPN. Mike Emrick, Bill Clement
Tuesday 12/29:
Rangers-Islanders, 8:00, ESPN. Mike Emrick, Bill Clement
Wednesday 12/30:
Jets-Kings, 10:30, ESPN. Mike Emrick, Bill Clement
January
Saturday 1/2:
Oilers-Capitals, 1:30, ESPN. Dave Strader, Bill Clement
Tuesday 1/5:
Capitals-Flyers, 7:30, ESPN. Mike Emrick, Bill Clement
Sunday 1/10:
Devils-Flyers, 7:00, ESPN. Rick Peckham, Bill Clement
Tuesday 1/12:
Islanders-Penguins, 7:30, ESPN. Dave Strader, Mickey Redmond
Jets-Canucks, 10:30, ESPN. Mike Emrick, Bill Clement
Sunday 1/17:
Capitals-Blackhawks, 8:30, ESPN. Dave Strader, Bill Clement
Tuesday 1/19:
Penguins-Islanders, 8:00, ESPN. Dave Strader, Bill Clement
Saturday 1/23:
Flyers-Bruins, 1:30, ESPN. Tom Mees, Bill Clement
Sunday 1/24:
Canadiens-Nordiques, 7:30, ESPN. Mike Emrick, Bill Clement
February
Tuesday 2/2:
Rangers-Islanders, 8:00, ESPN. Dave Strader, Bill Clement
Tuesday 2/9:
NHL All-Star Game from St. Louis
Wales-Campbell, 8:00, ESPN. Mike Emrick, Bill Clement, Mickey Redmond
Saturday 2/13:
Penguins-Kings, 11:00, ESPN. Mike Emrick, Bill Clement
Monday 2/15:
Whalers-Flyers, 1:30, ESPN. Mike Emrick, Bill Clement
Tuesday 2/16:
Flames-Islanders, 8:00, ESPN. Mike Emrick, Bill Clement
Tuesday 2/23:
Oilers-Blues, 8:30, ESPN. Mike Emrick, Bill Clement
March
Tuesday 3/1:
Devils-Capitals, 7:30, ESPN. Mike Emrick, Bill Clement
Tuesday 3/15:
Flyers-Rangers, 7:30, ESPN. Mike Emrick, Bill Clement
Sunday 3/20:
Blues-Blackhawks, 8:30, ESPN. Bob Miller, Bill Clement
Sunday 3/27:
Red Wings-Sabres, 7:00, ESPN. Mike Emrick, Bill Clement
APRIL
Sunday 4/3:
Whalers-Penguins, 7:30, ESPN. Mike Emrick, Bill Clement
Division Semifinals
Wednesday 4/6:
Game 1, Devils-Islanders, 8:00, ESPN. Mike Emrick, Bill Clement
Thursday 4/7:
Game 2, Flyers-Capitals, 7:30, ESPN. Mike Emrick, Bill Clement
Saturday 4/9:
Game 3, Islanders-Devils, 7:30, ESPN. Mike Emrick, Bill Clement
Sunday 4/10:
Game 4, Capitals-Flyers, 7:30, ESPN. Mike Emrick, Bill Clement
Tuesday 4/12:
Game 5, Flyers-Capitals, 7:30, ESPN. Mike Emrick, Bill Clement
Thursday 4/14:
Game 6, Islanders-Devils, 7:30, ESPN. Mike Emrick, Bill Clement
Saturday 4/16:
Game 7, Flyers-Capitals, 7:30, ESPN. Mike Emrick, Bill Clement
Division Finals
Monday 4/18:
Game 1, Devils-Capitals, 7:30, ESPN. Mike Emrick, Bill Clement
Tuesday 4/19:
Game 1, Oilers-Flames, 9:30, ESPN. Bruce Buchanan, Bill Clement
Wednesday 4/20:
Game 2, Bruins-Canadiens, 7:30, ESPN. Sam Rosen, Phil Esposito
Thursday 4/21:
Game 2, Blues-Red Wings, 7:30, ESPN. Mike Emrick, Bill Clement
Friday 4/22:
Game 3, Capitals-Devils, 7:30, ESPN. Sam Rosen, Phil Esposito
Saturday 4/23:
Game 3, Flames-Oilers, 8:00, ESPN. Mike Emrick, Bill Clement
Sunday 4/24:
Game 4, Canadiens-Bruins, 7:30, ESPN. Sam Rosen, Phil Esposito
Monday 4/25:
Game 4, Flames-Oilers, 9:30, ESPN. Mike Emrick, Bill Clement
Tuesday 4/26:
Game 5, Bruins-Canadiens, 7:30, ESPN. Sam Rosen, Phil Esposito
Wednesday 4/27:
Game 5, Blues-Red Wings, 7:30, ESPN. Mike Emrick, Bill Clement
Thursday 4/28:
Game 6, Capitals-Devils, 7:30, ESPN. Sam Rosen, Phil Esposito
Saturday 4/30:
Game 7, Devils-Capitals, 7:30, ESPN. Mike Emrick, Bill Clement
Conference Finals
Monday 5/2:
Game 1, Devils-Bruins, 7:30, ESPN. Sam Rosen, Phil Esposito
Tuesday 5/3:
Game 1, Red Wings-Oilers, 9:30, ESPN. Mike Emrick, Bill Clement
Wednesday 5/4:
Game 2, Devils-Bruins, 7:30, ESPN. Sam Rosen, Phil Esposito
Thursday 5/5:
Game 2, Red Wings-Oilers, 9:30, ESPN. Mike Emrick, Bill Clement
Friday 5/6:
Game 3, Bruins-Devils, 7:30, ESPN. Sam Rosen, Phil Esposito
Saturday 5/7:
Game 3, Oilers-Red Wings, 7:30, ESPN. Mike Emrick, Bill Clement
Sunday 5/8:
Game 4, Bruins-Devils, 7:30, ESPN. Sam Rosen, Phil Esposito
Note: The BOS-NJ game didn't actually start until about 8:30 due to an incident stemming from Game 3 involving NJ coach Jim Schoenfeld and referee Don Koharski. The game was worked by replacement officials after the normal NHL Officials refused to work the game.
Monday 5/9:
Game 4, Oilers-Red Wings, 7:30, ESPN. Mike Emrick, Bill Clement
Tuesday 5/10:
Game 5, Devils-Bruins, 7:30, ESPN. Sam Rosen, Phil Esposito
Wednesday 5/11:
Game 5, Red Wings-Oilers, 9:30, ESPN. Mike Emrick, Bill Clement
Thursday 5/12:
Game 6, Bruins-Devils, 7:30, ESPN. Sam Rosen, Phil Esposito
Saturday 5/14:
Game 7, Devils-Bruins, 7:30, ESPN. Sam Rosen, Phil Esposito
Stanley Cup Final
Wednesday 5/18:
Game 1, Bruins-Oilers, 9:00, ESPN. Mike Emrick, Bill Clement, Mickey Redmond (RSR), Tom Mees (host)
Friday 5/20:
Game 2, Bruins-Oilers, 9:00, ESPN. Mike Emrick, Bill Clement, Mickey Redmond, Tom Mees
Sunday 5/22:
Game 3, Oilers-Bruins, 7:30, ESPN. Mike Emrick, Bill Clement, Mickey Redmond, Tom Mees
Tuesday 5/24:
Game 4 (suspended), Oilers-Bruins, 7:30, ESPN. Mike Emrick, Bill Clement, Mickey Redmond, Tom Mees
Note: At 16:37 of the 2nd period and 9:33 p.m., a transformer blew at the Boston Garden. When it was feared that the generator would only hold another 30 minutes of juice, NHL President ordered play to be suspended and to replay Game 4 in Edmonton two days hence.
Thursday 5/26:
Game 4 (replayed), Bruins-Oilers, 9:00, ESPN. Mike Emrick, Bill Clement, Mickey Redmond, Tom Mees