MSG Networks Strikes In-Market Streaming Deal for NHL s Rangers, Devils, Islanders, Sabres

The dominos in the in-market streaming space keep tumbling. On Wednesday, MSG Networks reached an agreement with the National Hockey League (NHL) for live streaming rights to New York Rangers, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders and Buffalo Sabres games.

In the coming weeks, MSG Networks' lineup of exclusive local live NHL hockey games will be made available to customers of participating operators on MSG GO MSG Networks' live streaming and on demand product.

As the outlet for more live local NHL games than any other RSN in the country, we are pleased to partner with the NHL and our teams to provide hockey fans with additional ways to view our games, said Andrea Greenberg, president and chief executive officer, MSG Networks. With the addition of the NHL, MSG GO will certainly be a premiere mobile destination for hockey fans in the region.

In addition to MSG Networks' live, professional game coverage, MSG GO includes pre- and postgame shows, as well as episodes of MSG Networks' award-winning programming. With MSG GO, fans are able to access upcoming schedules, and set reminders on their personal devices for games on MSG Networks.

With this agreement, MSG Networks once again demonstrates what it means to be an excellent partner for our clubs, said David Proper, executive vice president, media and international strategy, NHL. Together we share a vision for serving our fans, who are extremely passionate about their teams. This agreement for live streaming on MSG GO is all about fulfilling demand and providing our fans with the type of access they want in the way that is most convenient to them.

MSG GO is currently available at no charge to subscribers of participating television providers who receive MSG Networks as part of their pay television subscription. Subscribers with a supported smartphone or tablet can download the free MSG GO app by visiting the App Store or the Google Play store. On computers, customers may visit MSGGo.com.

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