TNT’s Recurring Broadcasting Issues Angers Already Frustrated NHL Fans Amid Recent Capitals vs Habs Game Blunder

While everyone’s buzzing with playoff fever, the broadcasting vibes seem to be throwing a wet blanket over all that NHL excitement—at least if you ask the fans. Just a few days ago, TNT found itself in the hot seat once again, with fans calling them out for not delivering playoff-level magic, even with the Great One, Wayne Gretzky, sitting pretty on their panel. Fast forward to Game 3 between the Oilers and Kings, and yep, the complaints came flying in hotter than a slapshot. Neil Pierre-Louis, the mastermind behind NHL xG Bot, hopped on X on April 26 to spill the tea, posting, “Here is a comparison of the GWG for Oilers Kings on TNT (remote broadcast) and Sportsnet (in person),” alongside two clips that showed exactly why fans are straight-up fed up.

While TNT’s remote commentary tried its best to capture Evan Bouchard’s game-winner, the lack of that thunderous crowd roar made it fall kinda flat. Meanwhile, Sportsnet? They had the building shaking with real-deal fan energy—and honestly, the difference was night and day. And it’s not just Neil throwing shade—renowned hockey expert Braylon Breeze didn’t hold back either. He fired off on X, saying, “TNT Sports pays $225M a year for NHL rights, yet it’s somehow ‘too expensive’ to send commentators to numerous playoff games,” calling the setup totally “subpar” for fans hungry for that playoff passion. And now, TNT’s ongoing broadcasting slip-ups are pouring even more fuel on the fire, leaving already frustrated NHL fans boiling after the latest Capitals vs Habs game mess.

NHL Announcer Schedules hopped on X on April 27 to call out TNT’s ongoing struggles, saying, “TNT Sports’ woes continue…this was the screen on TBS for Caps–Canadiens until they switched to the SN feed.” Yep, you guessed it—a preview screen with the game logos, and to add a little extra spice, it had “Stanley Cup 2025” plastered across it. Definitely not the vibe fans were hoping for.

TNT Sports’ woes continue…this was the screen on TBS for Caps–Canadiens until they switched to the SN feed: pic.twitter.com/Wze1XtERIK

— NHL Announcer Schedules (@AnnouncersNHL) April 27, 2025

Braylon Breeze had his own say, and it was pretty hard-hitting. “Feels like TNT’s three seasons of building a positive relationship with NHL fans has been wiped out. First was the remote broadcasts, then audio/postgame issues for Canes–Devils, and now full-on technical difficulties for Caps–Canadiens, leading to using the SN feed. Yikes.” Seems like the issues just keep piling up for TNT, leaving fans scratching their heads.

And just when you thought it couldn’t get worse, NHL news threw in a little jab, saying, “The funniest (or worst) part of this year’s playoffs has to be the US TV broadcasters making Sportsnet look like an A+ product.” Ouch. Looks like TNT’s attempts to find their rhythm with fans are running into some major bumps.

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