Washington, D.C. (October 31, 2007) -- DIRECTV today added NHL Network HD to its high-def lineup.

The new channel, a simulcast of the standard-definition feed, will air 50 NHL regular season games in high-def as well as news and information programs about the league.

DIRECTV also added the standard-definition version of NHL Network today. Both the HD and SD versions are available on channel 215.

On Friday night, DIRECTV aired the NHL Network HD's broadcast of the Buffalo Sabres-Florida Panthers game as a sneak preview on channel 215.


NHL Network HD has arrived at DIRECTV.

DIRECTV's addition of the NHL Network HD would give it 76 HD channels, according to its count.

The satcaster earlier this week added NBA TV HD.

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