Since ESPN won back the NHL rights two years ago, it has carried the All-Star Game and Stanley Cup finals on ABC. That changes Saturday night when ABC has the Stadium Series contest between the Washington Capitals and Carolina Panthers from Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, North Carolina. ABC's package of Saturday games airs typically in the afternoon, but hockey gets the prime-time slot with the NBA on its All-Star break. Ferraro, like most analysts, prefers being at ice level because it is easier to see and break down the game. McDonough has credited Ferraro and Kaplan for helping to navigate arenas and getting to know coaches and players.
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