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Travel Channel GO

Catch up with your favorite Travel Channel shows anytime, anywhere with the all-new Travel Channel GO app - and now get access to up to 14 additional networks including TLC, ID, Discovery, Science Channel and more - all in one app. It’s FREE with your pay TV subscription. Link your pay TV provider (cable, satellite, telco, live TV streaming service) to access Travel Channel favorites lGhost Adventures, The Dead Files, Paranormal Caught on Camera, Mountain Monsters, Kindred Spirits, Portals to Hell and many more - plus top shows from other networks including Strange Evidence (Science Channel), Expedition Unknown (Discovery Channel), Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (Food Network), Evil Lives Here (ID) and more. New episodes are available the same day as they premiere on TV. With Travel Channel GO You Can: • Stream Travel Channel and more networks LIVE anytime on all your favorite devices • Find shows to watch with the live schedule guide • Access thousands of episodes on demand - from current hits to classic favorites • See new episodes of shows on the app the same day and time they premiere on TV • Binge your favorite Travel Channel series and specials including Ghost Adventures, The Dead Files, Paranormal Caught on Camera, Mountain Monsters, Kindred Spirits, Portals to Hell - and many more! • Get unlimited access to everything the Discovery family of networks has to offer - free with your pay TV subscription. Requirements: • Available in the U.S. only • Wi-Fi connection recommended Need help? Visit gohelp.discovery.com. Visitor Agreement: https://corporate.discovery.com/visitor-agreement/ Privacy Notice: https://corporate.discovery.com/privacy-policy California Privacy Notice: https://corporate.discovery.com/privacy-policy/#cappi California Do Not Sell My Personal Info: https://corporate.discovery.com/california_dns We may work with third-party advertising companies and other partners that help us deliver tailored advertisements to you.

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• Watch select episodes and entire seasons of your favorite shows from up to 15 networks!
• Browse by genre - from Natural History, Science and Tech to Food, Home and more - to find your favorite shows and discover new ones
• Continue watching episodes where you left off across all of your devices
• Save shows and episodes to your watch later with My List
• Closed-captioning support

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• Browse by genre - from Natural History, Science and Tech to Food, Home and more - to find your favorite shows and discover new ones
• Continue watching episodes where you left off across all of your devices
• Save shows and episodes to watch later with My List
• Closed-captioning support

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Customers like the content, ease of use, and quality of the mobile application. They mention that it provides many hours of intelligent entertainment, and that it's super easy to use on their phone. They also appreciate the travel knowledge and variety of travel shows. However, some customers are disappointed with the tv, and advertisements. Opinions are mixed on performance.

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Customers like the content of the app. They mention that it provides great shows to watch, awesome shows on the Travel Channel, and fun shows. They also appreciate the variety of subjects and the intelligent entertainment provided by the shows.

"...This allows for programs to return each year with familiar hosts and good content ...." Read more

"I am really enjoying having the capability to view my favorite shows on The Travel Channel via streaming on my Kindle!..." Read more

"...I tried it for 30 days and it has some good shows and gives you Netflix for free...." Read more

"...Bottom Line: When it's working it's great, plus the freebie shows are OK to watch when available; however, the app is slow and it's often not..." Read more

Customers find the app super easy to use and install. They also say the programming is accessible.

" easy installation ... quality and price" Read more

"...It is such an easy app to use and I am already in love with it after using it only for a couple days!" Read more

"It was a problem to setup but once setup it was a good app." Read more

" Easy to install and has some very good free downloads." Read more

Customers find the quality of the mobile application interesting, rewarding, and entertaining. They also say the adventures of Josh Gates are cool to watch, and the stories are compelling.

"...But he makes it fun and interesting. Even a blind hog occasionally finds an acorn, so I keep hoping Josh will too!..." Read more

" Mostly great quality sometimes it glitches or acts up but as long as u have a cable provider login ur good" Read more

" No glitches , current episodes and full length programs. Very reasonable amount of commercials. Only complaint, same ones over and over...." Read more

"...Perfect during COVID lockdown; great distraction ." Read more

Customers find the travel channel a joy to watch, with great variety and great travel ideas. They also say it takes them to different countries, culture, and food.

"Need to be able to see all programing Travel is very popular and needs to stand alone without a cable provider..would pay for like Hulu or..." Read more

" Love the travel channel & its shows! Now I know if I cut back on cable or cut away all together , I can still watch my fav shows- channels!!..." Read more

"...Otherwise, the Travel channel is great ." Read more

" Great variety of travel and other show ," Read more

Customers like the show selection of the mobile application. They say it has a nice selection of shows and episodes to watch. They also say it's easy to navigate and find shows and seasons. Customers also mention that there are several shows you can watch for free.

"Poor GUI (interface) of app, but there are several shows you can watch for free ...you can watch more if you have a cable/satellite login...." Read more

"...I finally found this app and was so excited that I am now able to watch all the shows I like and enjoy. Very happy with it." Read more

" Love the shows available especially the shows Josh Gates hosts." Read more

" Has a butt load of shows and nearly everything I was looking for. Could do without the ads." Read more

Customers are mixed about the performance of the mobile application. Some mention that it works perfectly, while others say that it doesn't correctly respond to their input code, does useless down loading, and is laggy in terms of response time.

"...app, you still have to pay for individual movies and programs, not worth the pains ...." Read more

" App works like a charm , but to fully enjoy this app you'll also need to log in with your cable subscriber info and have this channel as a part of..." Read more

"... Never will it work right the first time.That is, even if you type in the correct login and password for your cable company...." Read more

"So far so good. It's a little slow and drags a little at times even though we have a really fast internet connection...." Read more

Customers are dissatisfied with the TV. They mention that they can't watch anything live, they can only watch a small selection of episodes, and that the TV is terrible. Some customers also say that the apps are free, but they can’t watch some channels like the Travel Channel.

"...and downloaded the "free" apps, but apparently, you can't watch some channels like the Travel Channel unless you have a provider such as..." Read more

"...is sometimes when I try to watch a show it says my spectrum account doesn't allow content and won't let me watch..even though most of the time I had..." Read more

"...are completely out of control on this app, seems way worse than watching live tv ...." Read more

"...are usually added to the app within a day or two and you can watch live TV of the channel ...." Read more

Customers find the advertisements in the mobile application too many, outrageous, and annoying. They say that an hour of programming has over 20 minutes of commercials. Some customers also mention that the app has a minimum of 5 commercials at a time.

"...hour (42 minutes of show, 18 minutes commercials), the app has even longer commercials , and you can't skip or forward them...." Read more

"The commercials are completely out of control on this app, seems way worse than watching live tv...." Read more

"...A one hour program has over 20 minutes of commercials ; and I am signed-in the app with my cable subscriber account...." Read more

"I like that I can watch the shows on my kindle, but there are ads , which I was hoping to avoid with the app. It crashes a lot!!!" Read more

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How to watch the Travel Channel without cable

The Travel Channel (known stylistically as “Trvl Channel”) is one of the most popular national networks to focus on entertainment, lifestyle, and travel programming. It’s a subsidiary network owned and operated by Discovery, Inc., along with American Heroes Channel, Animal Planet, Cooking Channel, Destination America, DIY Network, Food Network, HGTV, TLC, and more. So, you’ll often see many of these channels bundled together in TV packages. 

Is there a way to stream Travel Channel shows without traditional TV? Absolutely. We outline exactly how to watch Travel Channel without cable below. Here’s a hint, it involves an over-the-top (OTT) cable-alternative service. Keep reading for more. 

Ways to watch the Travel Channel

According to Forbes, the Travel Channel’s most popular shows focus on tourism and far off places — these include America Unearthed, Expedition Unknown, Legendary Locations , and Zimmern List . There’s also a wide selection of supernatural programming with shows like E xpedition Bigfoot, Ghost Adventures, Most Terrifying Places in America, Paranormal Caught on Camera, The Dead Files, The Osbournes Want To Believe, UFOs: The Lost Evidence , and When Monsters Attack . 

Watch Travel Channel live with your Wi-Fi connection instead of expensive cable contracts. This is where cable-alternative streaming services come in. Below are the top OTT services that carry the Travel Channel. 

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We gathered the most popular cable-alternative streaming services that offer the Travel Channel below. Keep reading to find out what other channels and features are included. 

Stream the Travel Channel on fuboTV plus 105+ channels

Great all-around coverage for entertainment, lifestyle, news, and sports.  

The Travel Channel and 105+ other channels come with fuboTV’s Family plan for $64.99/mo. These also include sports channels like ESPN and local channels, depending on your market area. Gain 50 more channels with fuboTV’s Elite plan for $79.99/mo. or its Spanish-language fubo Español, priced at $29.99/mo. 

Record and save for later with fuboTV’s cloud DVR. The Family plan and fubo Español hold 250 hours of storage, while Elite provides 1,000 hours. You can also stream simultaneously on multiple screens with Family allowing 3 screens, Elite 5 screens, and fubo Español 2 screens. 

Thinking about cutting the cord, but not sure if fuboTV’s a good fit? Check out the full list of channels and the differences between packages with our fuboTV review . 

Hulu + Live TV carries the Travel Channel, among many others

A complete experience with on-demand and live TV programming .

If you want the Travel Channel, Hulu might be right for you. Hulu + Live TV starts at $64.99/mo. for upwards of 65+ channels like CNN, Discovery Channel, HGTV, and the Travel Channel. Also included with Hulu + Live TV is its full on-demand library and the ability to stream on 2 screens at once. You can drop the ads altogether with Hulu Premium + Live TV for $70.99/mo. 

Every plan has 50 hours of cloud DVR that can be upgraded to 200 hours for $9.99/mo. with Hulu’s Enhanced DVR add-on. There’s also an Unlimited Screens add-on for $9.99/mo. And if you want both, Enhanced DVR + Unlimited Screens is available for $14.98/mo. 

At a glance, Travel Channel’s Hulu coverage offers all the bells and whistles. But to know for sure, read our review of Hulu + Live TV, which highlights its add-ons, channel list, and features. 

Watch live TV like the Travel Channel on Orby TV 

Almost exclusively entertainment and lifestyle channels .

Orby TV isn’t technically a streaming service like the others on this list, but it’s worth a look. Rather than functioning through a Wi-Fi connection, Orby TV uses satellite hardware like DIRECTV. The hardware itself will run you a minimum of $250 in upfront costs and then a reoccurring charge for your Orby TV plan: Essentials ($40/mo.) and Extras ($50/mo.). 

The Elite plan carries 44 channels, whereas the more premium Extras plan has a more robust 68 channels. Rather than simultaneous screens, you’ll need to pay an extra $100 per receiver. You can also add 100 hours of DVR to your account for the price of a cup of coffee ($4/mo.). 

Philo includes the Travel Channel + entertainment and national networks

If you’re OK with no sports, Philo might be your live TV solution .

Priced at $20/mo., Philo is not only affordable but also carries an impressive 63 channels. The only catch is that there are no sports channels, but it does cover a range of entertainment and lifestyle networks like Animal Planet, Comedy Central, Discovery Channel, Hallmark Channel, Nicktoons, and, of course, the Travel Channel. 

Philo provides an unlimited amount of cloud DVR storage that lets you save your recordings for 30 days. And you’ll also have the capability to stream on up to 3 screens simultaneously. 

Sling TV streams popular national networks like the Travel Channel

The best customizable cable-alternative service .

Both Sling Orange and Sling Blue are priced at $30/mo. and offer the Travel Channel, along with other entertainment, lifestyle, and sports channels. While Sling Blue has over 45 channels with 3 simultaneous screens, Sling Orange delivers 30 channels with only 1 screen capable of streaming at a time. That’s because Sling Orange has coveted channels like ESPN and the Disney Channel. You can merge the channels and features from both plans with Sling Orange + Blue for $45/mo. All of Sling TV’s plans include 10 hours of cloud DVR storage. Luckily, you can upgrade it to 50 hours for an extra $5/mo. 

Take a look at our Sling TV review , where we take a deep dive into add-ons, channels, features, and more. 

Vidgo broadcasts live national TV, including the Travel Channel

A full-service cable-alternative TV service with reasonable prices .

Vidgo carries a well-rounded number of channels that include ABC, ESPN, FS1, Hallmark Channel, HGTV, TLC, the Travel Channel, and others. There are two primary plans — Vidgo Core for $45/mo. and Vidgo Plus for $55/mo. There are also two Spanish-language plans with Latino ($20/mo.) and Latino Plus ($30/mo.). 

Unfortunately, you won’t be able to record and save programming for later. But Vidgo is on par with most other streaming services, allowing up to 3 screens to stream simultaneously. 

Other ways to watch the Travel Channel 

Is Travel Channel streaming possible outside of your TV provider’s app? The Travel Channel is also available via live stream on TravelChannel.com and its app. The app itself is free, but you’ll need to enter your TV provider’s information in order to watch. Although, there are a few episodes that the Travel Channel streams for free and generously rotates regularly. 

Did you know that YouTube also has a live TV service? YouTube TV includes channels like the Travel Channel with its 85+ channels. Learn more about YouTube TV and what it offers with our full review .

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There are quite a few options to choose from, and while they cost more than Netflix or Hulu, they give you the ability to watch livestreams of many major channels, often with more ease and on more devices than cable. These are the best live-TV streaming services for every kind of viewer.

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Hulu's live-TV interface isn't the best. There's a separate tab for only live channels, but if you're searching through anything else, the on-demand options are confusingly mixed in with the live offerings. Plus its price has increased by over $10 since we first recommended it, making it now more than YouTube TV. Still, it has a leg up on the competition because it offers both live TV and its vast library of streamable content, including original shows like Castle Rock and The Handmaid's Tale. That's a big advantage.

If you can live without Netflix, you can cut your subscriptions to one payment of around $70 for its base plan—though that price includes ads on live shows and in on-demand content. Not so great when you consider an on-demand Hulu subscription without ads is just $13. You can disable ads for on-demand content , but your monthly price will jump to $76. If you're a sports fan, you may want to look elsewhere. Hulu doesn't carry the NFL Network, NBA TV, or MLB Network. There's a free seven-day trial if you want to test the service before committing.

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Major Channels Missing: AMC, BBC America, Comedy Central, MLB Network, MTV, NBA TV, NFL Network, NFL Red Zone, Nickelodeon

YouTube TV is widely available and isn't a hassle to use. It's quite pricey at $65 a month, especially since it doesn't include Hulu's library and original content. But it supports three simultaneous streams without making you shell out extra money, and up to six people can share your account (with their own profiles). Not to mention you get unlimited cloud DVR storage so you can watch movies and shows you missed at any other time. There are some notable omissions from its lineup (every streaming service has channels it doesn't carry), but YouTube TV's list of missing channels is shorter than many. It also includes popular networks like NBA and MLB, which are missing from Hulu's live-TV lineup.

Strangely enough, using YouTube TV doesn't give you access to YouTube Premium , which is a service that lets you watch YouTube and listen to YouTube Music ad-free. That means you'll have to pay extra to access YouTube Originals.

Watch It on: Android, iOS, Windows, MacOS, Fire TV, Apple TV, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Chromecast, Roku, and some Samsung and Vizio smart TVs

Major Missing Channels: A&E, History, Lifetime, NFL Network

Best for Sports and Spanish-Language Channels

FuboTV and Sling TV (below) are quite similar, so the right one for you depends on your needs. Both have several plans to choose from, and prices can add up, but Fubo's base prices are more expensive. It ranges from about $65 to $80, and it includes almost every major channel that's missing from our other picks. MLB network isn't part of the base plan, but you can get it with the sports add-on. Even without baseball, Fubo includes several sports channels in the base plan, including the NFL Network, ESPN, Golf Channel, and Fubo's own Sports Network. It also includes ABC, CBS, and NBC. 

Even better, there are a few Spanish-language channels, with the option to add the full lineup to your plan for $20 extra. If you want only those channels, you can get a Spanish-language package for $33 a month.

Watch It on: Android, iOS, MacOS, Windows, Chromecast, Fire TV, Apple TV, Xbox, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Android TV

Major Missing Channels: MLB Network

The Most Affordable (With a Good Lineup)

Sling TV evolved from its original Slingbox, and it's now one of the longest-running live-TV streaming services available. It's also one of the most affordable (starting at $35) and versatile live-TV streaming services.

There are drawbacks. You can't set up family accounts for other users, so all users of your Sling TV account share a single DVR and viewing history. It has a confusing number of channel bundles, with one base plan meant for entertainment and news and the other for sports and families. You can tack on bundles of additional channels, which will quickly rack up the price, but if you stick to the base plan, you can save quite a bit of money.

Watch It on: Android, iOS, MacOS, Windows, Chromecast, Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV, Xbox One, Roku, Amazon Fire devices

Major Missing Channels: ABC, CBS, Animal Planet, Fox News, MLB Network, Nickelodeon

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TVision is available only to T-Mobile customers (including legacy Sprint customers). If you aren't already on a T-Mobile phone plan, I wouldn't recommend switching solely for this service, though I thoroughly enjoyed using it.

TVision gives you live channels alongside Netflix, Hulu, and the other streaming services you might use. It has channel plans similar to Sling, so you can pay as low as $40 a month or upgrade your way to $70-plus, depending on which plan and add-ons you get.

If you can download the TVision app directly on your TV (or tablet or phone), but it's not on Roku. T-Mobile does let you purchase a TVision Hub for $50. The Hub is an HDMI streaming stick, similar to our favorite TV streaming devices . It comes with a remote you can program to control your TV's power and volume.

Watch It on: Android, iOS, Chromecast with Google TV, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, or any TV that can be connected to the TVision Hub via HDMI

Major Channels Missing: CBS, A&E, History, Lifetime, MLB Network

Other Options

The streaming services on this list are our favorites, but there are options you may want to check out if none of the services above strike your fancy.

Philo TV is the cheapest live-TV app we've found, at $20 a month. It's perfect for my MTV reality-show binges. There are 61 channels in its lineup, and it's available on Apple TV, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, the web, iOS, and Android. We think the other options are worth the extra cash for most folks, though. Philo's interface isn't as easy to use, and it lacks features (and some major channels).

Peacock Premium from NBC ($5 per month) and CBS All Access ($6 per month) aren't quite live-TV services, but they offer some live sports and news alongside access to on-demand shows and movies. CBS's service is supported on many of the platforms we mentioned above, but Peacock is far more limited. It doesn't support Roku or Amazon Fire TV, for example.

A digital antenna may be the cheapest option to get a few broadcast channels if you live within range of some local stations. You can likely pick up most (or all) of the major network TV channels like ABC, Fox, NBC, and CBS over the air, and they are totally free. The Winegard FL5500A ($44) has a 50-mile range and is a quality indoor antenna to try first. You can place it near a window, so there's no need to climb up on your roof. Be sure to look up your local stations to see your coverage.

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How to Watch Travel Channel Without Cable in 2024

Let's take a trip far, far away from cable and learn how to watch Travel Channel without cable! Like so many other great TV channels, Travel Channel is something that we call “network TV.” That, unfortunately, means that you can’t watch Travel Channel over the air like you can with some other channels. With antennas doing us no good here, are we stuck with cable and satellite? Of course not! There are still a lot of great ways to watch Travel Channel without cable or satellite, so let's explore all of our options.

How to Watch Travel Channel Online Without Cable

The services that we'll list here all have a few things in common. That's because they're all a type of service that we call a “skinny bundle.” Which leads us to an important question: what is a skinny bundle ?

A skinny bundle is a type of pay-TV multichannel service. The big reason that skinny bundles are so different from cable and satellite services is that they are delivered over the internet – “over the top,” in industry lingo. This has a ton of consequences for how the services actually feel, work, and treat their customers.

Not every skinny bundle service offers Travel Channel, but a lot of them do. Here are the most trustworthy skinny bundles that offer you ways to watch Travel Channel without cable:

• Hulu + Live TV

Can I Watch Travel Channel on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, or Chromecast?

Travel Channel transports you to gorgeous locations and exotic places, but did you know it can do that on both a big screen and a small screen? That’s right; watching Travel Channel without cable is possible with everything from big-screen smart TVs to the phone you keep in your pocket.

More to Watch for Travel Channel Fans

If you’ve reached this point, you should be well on your way to watching Travel Channel without cable. While Travel Channel can teach you about everything from ghost ships to lost cities, it won’t tell you everything you need to know. For instance, what are you supposed to do if you fall in love with a particular region and want to know how to cook that cuisine?

That’s where the Cooking Channel comes in handy. It will teach you how to make backyard burgers, authentic Italian pastas, and everything else. It’s a useful tool regardless of your level of skill when it comes to cooking. Not everyone can be a master chef, and that’s OK. You can still learn a lot when you watch the Cooking Channel without cable. Check out our Cooking Channel guide to learn exactly how to do that.

The Food Network is also a stellar option for learning about different kinds of cooking. It’s also a fun way to watch competitions like “Chopped” and “Cake Wars.” And you can chop your television bills, too, when you read our guide to watching Food Network without cable .

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I know that Hulu has a $5.99 package but it seems like you can’t be sure what you get unless you take the free trial. I’m not trying to cut cable for now but in our area, when we went with Comcast for our internet and phone, we lost the travel channel and investigation ID. And we watched those channels a lot. So I’m just trying to access at least one of those.

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Tornadoes and damaging thunderstorms blasting across the central United States, and will continue to threaten lives and property in more than a dozen states through the weekend.

Updated Apr. 26, 2024 5:45 PM PDT

Planes tossed and destroyed at Eppley Airfield, Nebraska

By Jesse Ferrell, social media producer and meteorologist

Apr. 26, 2024 8:40 PM PDT

Eppley Airfield in Omaha, Nebraska, released a statement Friday evening saying that a tornado had touched down and the airport was closed for an hour while passengers were in storm shelters. There were no reports of injuries, but several buildings and many planes were destroyed, according to photos and videos posted on X.

More on the destruction at the Eppley Airfield (OMA), Omaha, Nebraska after a massive tornado hit the premises and the area. Eppley Airport says, Passenger terminal was unaffected while a number of buildings and properties of General Aviation terminal sustained damage. Video… pic.twitter.com/69eO2mChFU — FL360aero (@fl360aero) April 27, 2024

Over 75 tornado reports Friday, mostly in Nebraska and Iowa

Apr. 26, 2024 8:33 PM PDT

Over 75 tornado reports have come in today from spotters as of 7:30 PM CDT, mostly in Nebraska and Iowa.

Many reports were likely the same tornado or supercell thunderstorm, as there have been several long-tracking storms.

Over 85 tornado warnings were issued, including some lasting more than 3 hours in which Tornado Emergency Warnings were in effect.

Catastrophic destruction: Emergency crews in Elkhorn, Nebraska checking damaged houses

By Monica Danielle, AccuWeather Managing Editor

Apr. 26, 2024 7:08 PM PDT

Photos and videos of catastrophic damage are emerging on social media, showing utter destruction in Elkhorn, Nebraska , a suburb of Ohama, in the wake of a massive tornado that tore through.

Video shows the scary moments as a massive tornado spins toward the town of Elkhorn, Nebraska, on April 26.

The Red Cross has set up an emergency shelter for Elkhorn-area residents, according to the Omaha Police Department. Douglas County authorities report a reunification center is being established at Elkhorn Middle School for parents whose students were held during earlier tornado warnings, according to 6 News WOWT.

During a media briefing at 6:30 p.m. CDT, Omaha police and fire officials say they have extra officers going door-to-door helping people from houses that were "flattened" by the tornado , but no serious injuries or fatalities have been reported. Police say they think media reports regarding warnings helped reduce injuries.

Firefighters work to clear a home damaged by a tornado northwest of Omaha, Nebraska, on Friday, April 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Margery A. Beck)

Fire Chief Kathy Bossman said damage is also reported in other Nebraska towns, including Arbor Village, Arbor View, and Waterloo. "Right now, we are beginning detailed searches of those neighborhoods; we're going to be looking at each property."

The drone-assisted search will take place overnight and possibly into tomorrow.

A destroyed home is seen northwest of Omaha, Neb., after a storm tore through the area on Friday, April 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Margery A. Beck)

A destroyed house is seen northwest of Omaha, Nebraska, after storms swept through the area on Friday, April 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Margery A. Beck)

Debris is seen from a destroyed home northwest of Omaha, Nebraska, after a storm tore through the area on Friday, April 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Margery A. Beck)

"Challenges include power outages; we have power lines down, we have gas leaks, we have unstable structures, we have trees that are down," Chief Bossman said.

The Omaha Police Department tweeted it has established a command center and additional officers are being brought in to assist with 911 calls citywide. Officers are asking everyone to avoid the Elkhorn area “as emergency personnel are assisting those in the path of the tornado.”

As of 7:30 p.m. CDT, poweroutage.us is reporting 7,000 customers are without power in Nebraska.

Another perspective: Tornado rips across Nebraska freeway

Apr. 26, 2024 5:47 PM PDT

Drivers on Interstate 80 got an incredibly scary view of a powerful tornado  on the afternoon of April 26. Officials urged residents in eastern Nebraska to seek shelter “immediately” as massive tornadoes moved through the Lincoln and Omaha metro areas 

Drivers on Interstate 80 got an incredibly scary view of a powerful tornado on the afternoon of April 26.

You can track the severe weather on  AccuWeather’s weather radar . AccuWeather meteorologist Brian Lada has been monitoring the radar throughout the afternoon and said a tornado northwest of Omaha was a “menace on radar” with  a debris ball that appeared to be over a mile wide .

Radar showing a supercell thunderstorm with tornado debris ball moving northwest of Omaha, Nebraska on April 26, 2024.

A debris ball, technically known as a  tornadic debris signature  ( TDS ), is an area of high reflectivity on weather radar caused by a tornado lofting debris into the air.

Storm chaser captures jaw-dropping footage of wedge tornado crossing I-80 in Nebraska

Apr. 26, 2024 4:57 PM PDT

Storm chaser Aaron Jayjack captured this video near Lincoln, Nebraska, on April 26 as a violent tornado tore across a highway, leaving at least one tractor trailer on its side.

Storm chaser Aaron Jayjack was uniquely positioned to record this stunning footage of a massive wedge tornado crossing Interstate 80 in Nebraska Friday afternoon.  “VIOLENT tornado just crossed the Interstate 80 Lincoln, NE,”  he tweeted .

You can see the powerful twister flinging debris across the interstate as motorists attempt to navigate the treacherous roadway. At one point during the video, Jayjack shouts, “Oh, somebody got hit!” 

At least one tractor-trailer was tossed on its side by the intense wind. No word yet on injuries. The Nebraska Department of Transportation caught a different view of the massive twister.

A tornado near Interstate 80 in Lincoln, Nebraska, on April 26, 2024. (Nebraska Department of Transportation)

Wedge tornadoes are the most destructive  and catastrophic tornadoes and can grow to be over a mile in diameter.

Storm chaser captures tall rope tornado tearing across Nebraska field

“Wow!!! What a tornado  just north of Ravenna, Nebraska, this Friday at 12:32 p.m. CDT,” storm chaser Brandon Montgomery  tweeted  after recording this footage. “Incredible experience!”

Storm chaser Brandon Montgomery followed a tall rope tornado as it tore across a field in Ravenna, Nebraska, on April 26.

Ravenna is about 175 miles west of  Omaha , which is  one of the major metro areas that are very close to or within the high-risk area  into Friday night  along with  Kansas City , Missouri; and  Des Moines , Iowa.

Rope tornadoes, named after their long, thin appearance, are the  smallest type of tornado and can be short-lived, lasting just a few minutes but can be just the start of the evolution of a twister. Don’t be fooled by their size!  Even a thin rope tornado can cause damage, although the path of destruction tends to be narrow  compared to other kinds of whirlwinds.

Storm chaser intercepts large tornado in Nebraska

By Brian Lada, AccuWeather meteorologist

Apr. 26, 2024 2:39 PM PDT

One of the first tornadoes of the day touched down in central Nebraska , and AccuWeather Storm Chaser and Meteorologist Tony Laubach was on the scene.  Laubach came within a few hundred yards of a large tornado near Elba, Nebraska , as it crossed the road in front of him. Watch the heart-pounding video below:

Meteorologist Tony Laubach got up close with a tornado as it crossed a highway in Elba, Nebraska, on April 26.

New tornado watch issued where strongest storms are expected

Apr. 26, 2024 2:06 PM PDT

There is a  high risk of tornadoes, powerful winds and large hail  in part of the central United States today, according to AccuWeather meteorologists, and intense storms are in short order.  A new tornado watch has been issued for eastern Nebraska and western Iowa  in the area where the strongest storms of the day are expected.  A tornado has already been reported  from a storm about 150 miles west of Omaha, Nebraska, according to storm chasers in the area.

A tornado watch is also in effect for northeastern Texas  and part of southeastern Oklahoma where locally severe storms have been rumbling since late Friday morning.  People who are under a tornado watch should remain vigilant and seek shelter if a tornado warning is issued.

'Tornado on the ground': Multiple supercells move over Kansas

Apr. 26, 2024 12:01 PM PDT

Stormchaser Ben McHone captured this  ominous footage of multiple supercells moving across northwest Kansas producing heavy rain, hail and the formation of a ‘needle tornado’  on Thursday afternoon.

Multiple supercells moved across northwest Kansas producing heavy rain, hail and formation of a needle tornado on April 25.

A needle tornado is another name for a  rope tornado  which is the smallest type of tornado and named for its long, thin appearance.

On the thunderstorm spectrum,  supercells are the least common type of thunderstorm.  What makes a supercell unique from all other thunderstorm types is that  it contains a deep and persistent rotating updraft called a mesocyclone.

Supercells have a high propensity to produce severe weather , including damaging winds, very large hail, and even violet tornadoes.

Violent storms likely into Friday night

Apr. 26, 2024 11:16 AM PDT

“ There could be more than a dozen tornadoes spawned from Friday afternoon to Friday night alone ,” AccuWeather Chief On-Air Meteorologist Bernie Rayno said. “Into Friday night, the areas most likely to be strewn with intense, discrete thunderstorms -- the type that often produces strong tornadoes -- extends from northeastern Kansas and northwestern Missouri to southeastern Nebraska and southern and central Iowa.”

Major metro areas that are very close to or within the high-risk area into Friday night include  Kansas City , Missouri;  Omaha , Nebraska; and  Des Moines , Iowa.  The AccuWeather Local StormMax™  straight-line wind gust  is 80 mph into Friday night  and is stronger than that of the minimum threshold for a hurricane (74 mph).

People in the severe weather threat zones each day and night are encouraged to  pay attention to the weather, take alerts and warnings seriously and have a plan of action  in place in case violent conditions become imminent. A method to receive audible alerts when sleeping is strongly advised

Thursday’s storms seen from space

Apr. 26, 2024 9:19 AM PDT

High resolution imagery of severe storms erupting tonight across the Central Plains. pic.twitter.com/S6GqdUuKba — CIRA (@CIRA_CSU) April 26, 2024

As severe weather erupted over the Plains on Thursday afternoon, NOAA’s GOES-EAST weather satellite was keeping a close eye on the evolving situation. The satellite was focused on  eastern Colorado, western Kansas, and southern Nebraska, where the strongest storms of the day rumbled to life . There were around  70 reports of large hail from storms in this area, including chunks of ice as large as tennis balls.

Storm chaser nearing 500,000 miles in pursuit of storms, twisters

Apr. 26, 2024 7:39 AM PDT

The miles can add up fast for folks who drive across the country to capture footage of tornadoes and severe thunderstorms, and one storm chaser is closing in on a monumental benchmark. “ I am making my way to half a million storm-chasing miles, ” AccuWeather Meteorologist and Storm Chaser Tony Laubach said.  So far this year, Laubach has logged 5,448 miles , and he will add to that in the coming days as he hunts down dangerous storms across the central United States. Laubach said that  hitting the 500,000-mile mark has been a long-standing goal for his storm-chasing career  and he might finally reach the benchmark later this year.

Blue shelf cloud moves over Arkansas

Apr. 25, 2024 9:23 PM PDT

Heavy rain and hail hit Little Rock, Arkansas, as this shelf cloud passed through the area.

An incredible timelapse of a shelf cloud with blue hues was recorded in Little Rock, Arkansas Thursday afternoon. Flooding was also reported from the storms.

Shelf clouds often form at the leading edge of strong winds  flowing down and outward from a storm.  It is not uncommon for thunderstorms to contain blue or green tinted clouds , but there is no direct correlation to the severity of the storm.

Storm chaser wraps up a day of tracking severe weather, gets ready for tomorrow

AccuWeather meteorologist and storm chaser Tony Laubach is  wrapping up a day of tracking severe weather across Kansas  and is headed east to get set up for tomorrow. AccuWeather Prime’s Melissa Constanzer caught up with Laubach as he traveled through Quinter, Kansas.

“It has been more of a hail day today,”  Laubach said. “Most of the hail we saw was anywhere between nickel and quarter-sized. We had  hail reports in Kansas as big as two-and-a-half inches , that would be tennis ball-sized hail. ”

In the video below, Laubach explains why there was more hail than tornadoes:

Severe thunderstorms produced prolific hail across parts of the Plains on April 25, but cold air undercut the threat for tornadoes.

Tennis-ball-sized hail pelts the Plains

Apr. 25, 2024 8:50 PM PDT

Storm spotters reported  hail as large as 2.5 inches in diameter (about the size of a tennis ball)  near Russell Springs, Kansas, earlier Thursday evening, with 2-inch-diameter hail near Syracuse and Colby, Kansas.  Wind gusts also spiked to 70 mph  at a weather station near Sharon Springs, Kansas.

Hail as large as 4.5 inches in diameter  fell in the Carolinas last weekend.  A hailstone that fell in Vivian, South Dakota, on July 23, 2010 ,  holds the United States' record for largest hail size with  a diameter of 8 inches  and heaviest weight at 1.94 pounds.

Severe weather to escalate on Friday

Apr. 25, 2024 7:59 PM PDT

Thursday is just the start of an extended severe weather event across the central United States . AccuWeather meteorologists say there is a high threat of severe thunderstorms on Friday and Friday night, the second-highest level on AccuWeather’s severe weather index.

Approximately 38 million people could face thunderstorms, the strongest of which may spin up tornadoes and unleash large hail and damaging winds.

Additional rounds of severe weather are in the forecast through the weekend , with some areas at risk of being hit multiple times.

Landspout touches down in Colorado

Apr. 25, 2024 6:34 PM PDT

A landspout tornado touches down in Akron, Colorado as another funnel cloud spins above it.

A landspout tornado touched down today near Akron, Colorado,  while another funnel cloud spun nearby. The landspout was on the ground for only five minutes.  Landspouts start as a column of spinning air near the ground  and aren't always connected to a severe thunderstorm, whereas tornadoes are spawned in a rotating thunderstorm and move down to the ground.

Tornado watches issued as storms erupt

Apr. 25, 2024 6:18 PM PDT

Severe thunderstorms are rumbling over the Plains with  two tornado watches in effect  from eastern Colorado and southern Nebraska to the Texas Panhandle.  One thunderstorm in northwestern Kansas has already produced a tornado , according to a storm chaser in the area. Thunderstorms may become more widespread into Thursday night over the region, with additional watches possible. Three preliminary tornadoes have been reported across the entire region as of 5:10 p.m. CDT.

Tornado watches in the central United States as of 5 p.m. CDT on April 25, 2024. (AccuWeather)

A tornado watch means that weather conditions are prime for severe thunderstorms to develop and spin up twisters. Meanwhile,  a tornado warning means that a tornado is imminent or is happening  and that people in the path of the storm should seek shelter.

Calm before the storm

Apr. 25, 2024 3:03 PM PDT

A clear sky over Colby, Kansas, an area where tornado-producing thunderstorms are possible later Thursday afternoon. (AccuWeather/Tony Laubach)

Storm chasers are in position ahead of an outburst of thunderstorms expected to erupt over part of the Plains later Thursday afternoon.  AccuWeather Meteorologist and Storm Chaser Tony Laubach is in Colby, Kansas , located in the northwest part of the state, and is sitting under a sunny sky with a few patches of clouds.  A much different scene is foreseen to unfold over the region in a few hours, including the potential for tornadoes.

In-depth look at the severe weather threat

Apr. 25, 2024 1:07 PM PDT

AccuWeather Severe Weather Expert Guy Pearson joined Chief Meteorologist Bernie Rayno to talk about the forthcoming severe weather outbreak over the United States,  explaining why the threat of damaging thunderstorms will unfold over several days.  Watch the interview below:

The Plains and Midwest regions of the United States face a weekend of dangerous severe weather including the risk of tornadoes starting on Friday.

Types of tornadoes that may touch down through the weekend

Apr. 25, 2024 11:56 AM PDT

Tornadoes come in all shapes and sizes, but meteorologists can classify each one based on distinct features.  The smallest type of twister is a rope tornado , named after its long, thin appearance. It is one of the most common types of tornadoes and can be short-lived, but  some evolve into larger, more powerful twisters.

A large tornado spinning near Morton, Texas, on May 23, 2022. (Marcus Diaz via Storyful)

Wedge tornadoes are the largest type of tornadoes and can be over a mile wide . Some of the most intense tornadoes in history were wedge tornadoes, including the EF5 that leveled Joplin, Missouri, in 2011.  Click here to see more types of twisters that occur over the United States.

Severe weather outbreak to commence Thursday afternoon

Apr. 25, 2024 10:19 AM PDT

The first round of a multiday severe weather event is about to unfold over the central United States with  each day through the weekend bringing the risk of damaging winds, hail and tornadoe s. On Thursday, the severe weather threat will extend from northern Texas to eastern Wyoming, with  thunderstorms expected to erupt late Thursday afternoon.  The strongest storms are likely from the Texas Panhandle through western Kansas.

An even higher risk of severe weather is in the offing at the end of the week as the next round of thunderstorms unfolds. “ I think the worst days for severe weather, specifically tornadoes, is going to be [Friday] and then on Saturday ,” AccuWeather Chief Meteorologist Bernie Rayno said.  Click here for a full breakdown of the impending severe weather outbreak.

How to stay alert when severe weather nears

By AccuWeather staff

Apr. 25, 2024 8:17 AM PDT

Knowing when  severe weather is approaching can be life-saving information , especially during a severe weather outbreak, like what is unfolding over the South Wednesday. One of the easiest ways to receive severe weather alerts, such as tornado warnings, is by  having the free AccuWeather App on your smartphone .   Unlock advanced, hyperlocal severe weather alerts when you  subscribe to Premium+  on the  AccuWeather app , which also provides an ad-free experience. AccuWeather Alerts™ are prompted by our expert meteorologists who monitor and analyze dangerous weather risks 24/7 to keep you and your family safer. These custom alerts can provide critical time to seek shelter before damaging weather moves into the area . Watching the AccuWeather Network and monitoring  AccuWeather’s website  are two other ways to stay updated with the latest weather information.

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X is launching a TV app for videos ‘soon’

X, the company formerly known as Twitter, is launching a dedicated TV app for videos uploaded to the social network soon. X CEO Linda Yaccarino announced on Tuesday that the new app will bring “real-time, engaging content to your smart TVs.” The app’s interface looks quite similar to YouTube’s, as seen in a teaser video shared by Yaccarino.

The app will feature a trending video algorithm that is designed to help users stay updated with tailored popular content, along with AI-powered topics that will organize videos by subject. The app will also support cross-device viewing, which means you can start watching a video on your phone and then continue watching it on your TV.

Yaccarino says the app will feature enhanced video search and be available on “most smart TVs.” Although there isn’t an official launch date for the app, the executive says it will be available “soon.”

From the small screen to the big screen X is changing everything. Soon we’ll bring real-time, engaging content to your smart TVs with the X TV App. This will be your go-to companion for a high-quality, immersive entertainment experience on a larger screen. We’re still building it… pic.twitter.com/QhG6cVDpZ8 — Linda Yaccarino (@lindayaX) April 23, 2024

The upcoming app launch is part of Yaccarino’s efforts to turn the social media site into a free-speech “video first” platform. The social network currently features an original show hosted by former congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard and another by former Fox Sports host Jim Rome. Last month, Musk  canceled a talk show deal with former CNN anchor Don Lemon after he was interviewed for the first episode of the show.

The announcement comes a week after Truth Social, the social media platform owned by Donald Trump’s media company, also unveiled its plans to launch a live TV streaming platform. The platform will focus on “news networks” and “religious channels,” along with “content that has been canceled” or “is being suppressed on other platforms and services,” the company had said.

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What channel is the FSU spring game on today? Time, TV schedule for Garnet and Gold Game

Time for a sneak peak at the 2024 Florida State football team. The Seminoles will take the field at Doak Campbell Stadium today for the annual spring game .

The Garnet and G o ld Game , or the "Spring Showcase" as it's been called in recent years, will give FSU fans their first look at coach Mike Norvell's new team.

The 2023 FSU football team was one to remember, going 13-0 and winning the ACC championship before being snubbed from the College Football Playoff and kicking off its legal fight to leave the ACC .

Several key players from that team are gone, with more than a dozen in next week's NFL Draft . FSU football fans will be especially interested to see the quarterback who will fill in Jordan Travis' shoes. DJ Uiagalelei will lead the room after transferring from Oregon State (and before that Clemson, as fans will remember). Sophomore Brock Glenn and freshman Luke Kromenhoek won't play, meaning the other QBs playing in the spring game will be freshman Trever Jackson , redshirt sophomore Dylan MacNamara and redshirt freshman Michael Grant .

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Here's everything you need to know about the game, including time, TV and streaming info and more:

What time is the FSU football spring game on today?

• When:  4 p.m. Saturday, April 20
• Where:  Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, Florida

The Florida State football Garnet and Gold game is set to begin at 4 p.m. Saturday, April 20 at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida.

What channel is the FSU football spring game on today?

• TV:  ACC Network (Channel 612 on DirecTV, Channel 402 on Dish)
• Streaming:   WatchESPN  and the ESPN app (TV provider subscription needed),  fuboTV  (7-day  free trial ),  YouTube TV  (2-week free trial),  Hulu + Live TV  (7-day free trial)

The Florida State Garnet and Gold football game will air on ACC Network. Streaming options include  fuboTV , which offers a free trial to potential subscribers.

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2024 NHL Playoffs bracket: Stanley Cup Playoffs schedule, standings, games, TV channels, times for Round 1

The 2024 nhl postseason is in full swing.

The 2024 NHL Playoffs have officially arrived, providing some of the most heart-pounding action in the sports world. With the Vegas Golden Knights set to defend their title, the chase for Lord Stanley's Cup is underway. 

The New York Rangers captured the Presidents' Trophy with the best record throughout the 2023-24 regular season. When the regular season concluded, the Rangers finished with a 55-23-4 record (114 points) as they just edged out the Dallas Stars for that honor.

The structure of the playoffs is as follows:

• The division winner with the most points in each conference will face the second Wild Card team in the first round. The division winner with fewer points in each conference will match up with the top Wild Card team in the first round.
• Each series will be a best-of-seven format.
• Home-ice advantage goes to the team with the top seed in the first two rounds of the playoffs. The team with the most points in the regular season has home-ice advantage in the conference finals and Stanley Cup Final.
• The Stanley Cup Playoffs will begin on April 20 with a matchup between the Carolina Hurricanes and New York Islanders .

Stanley Cup Playoffs viewing information

TV:  ESPN, ESPN2, TBS, TNT, SN, SNE, SNW Stream:  fuboTV ( try for free ) Follow:  CBS Sports App

All times Eastern (* if necessary)

EASTERN CONFERENCE

(1) New York Rangers vs. (WC2) Washington Capitals

Game 1: | Rangers 4, Capitals 1  | Recap Game 2: | Rangers 4, Capitals 3  | Recap Game 3: | Friday, April 26, 7 p.m. | at WSH | TV: TNT Game 4: | Sunday, April 28, 8 p.m. | at WSH | TV: TBS Game 5*: | Wednesday, May 1, TBD | at NY | TV: TBD Game 6*: | Friday, May 3, TBD | at WSH | TV: TBD Game 7*: | Sunday, May 5, TBD | at NY | TV: TBD

(2) Carolina Hurricanes vs. (3) New York Islanders

Game 1: |  Hurricanes 3, Islanders 1  |  Recap Game 2: | Hurricanes 5, Islanders 3  | Recap Game 3: | Hurricanes 3, Islanders 2  | Recap Game 4: | Saturday, April 27, 2 p.m. | at NY | TV: TBS Game 5*: | Tuesday, April 30, TBD | at CAR | TV: TBD Game 6*: | Thursday, May 2, TBD | at NY | TV: TBD Game 7*: | Saturday, May 4, TBD | at CAR | TV: TBD

(1) Florida Panthers vs. (WC1) Tampa Bay Lightning

Game 1: | Panthers 3, Lightning 2  | Recap Game 2: | Panthers 3, Lightning 2 (OT)  | Recap Game 3: | Panthers 5, Lightning 3  | Recap Game 4: | Saturday, April 27, 5 p.m. | at TB | TV: TBS Game 5*: | Monday, April 29, TBD | at FLA | TV: TBD Game 6*: | Wednesday, May 1, TBD | at TB | TV: TBD Game 7*: | Saturday, May 4, TBD | at FLA | TV: TBD

(2) Boston Bruins vs. (3) Toronto Maple Leafs

Game 1: | Bruins 5, Maple Leafs 1  | Recap Game 2: | Maple Leafs 3, Bruins 2  | Recap Game 3: | Bruins 4, Maple Leafs 2  | Recap Game 4: | Saturday, April 27, 8 p.m. | at TOR | TV: TBS Game 5*: | Tuesday, April 30, TBD | at BOS | TV: TBD Game 6*: | Thursday, May 2, TBD | at TOR | TV: TBD Game 7*: | Saturday, May 4, TBD | at BOS | TV: TBD

WESTERN CONFERENCE

(1) Dallas Stars vs. (WC2) Vegas Golden Knights

Game 1: | Golden Knights 4, Stars 3  | Recap Game 2: | Golden Knights 2, Stars 1  | Recap Game 3: | Saturday, April 27, 10:30 p.m. | at VGK | TV: TBS Game 4: | Monday, April 29, TBD | at VGK | TV: TBD Game 5*: | Wednesday, May 1, TBD | at DAL | TV: TBD Game 6*: | Friday, May 3, TBD | at VGK | TV: TBD Game 7*: | Sunday, May 5, TBD | at DAL | TV: TBD

(2) Winnipeg Jets vs. (3) Colorado Avalanche

Game 1: | Jets 7, Avalanche 6  | Recap Game 2: | Avalanche 5, Jets 2  | Recap Game 3: | Friday, April 26, 10 p.m. | at COL | TV: TNT Game 4: | Sunday, April 28, 2:30 p.m. | at COL | TV: TNT Game 5*: | Tuesday, April 30, TBD | at WPG | TV: TBD Game 6*: | Thursday, May 2, TBD | at COL | TV: TBD Game 7*: | Saturday, May 4, TBD | at WPG | TV: TBD

(1) Vancouver Canucks vs. (WC1) Nashville Predators

Game 1: | Canucks 4, Predators 2  | Recap Game 2: | Predators 4, Canucks 1  | Recap Game 3: | Friday, April 26, 7:30 p.m. | at NSH | TV: TBS Game 4: | Sunday, April 28, 5 p.m. | at NSH | TV: TBS Game 5*: | Tuesday, April 30, TBD | at VAN | TV: TBD Game 6*: | Friday, May 3, TBD | at NSH | TV: TBD Game 7*: | Sunday, May 5, TBD | at VAN | TV: TBD

(2) Edmonton Oilers vs. (3) Los Angeles Kings

Game 1: | Oilers 7, Kings 4  | Recap Game 2: | Kings 5, Oilers 4 (OT)  | Recap Game 3: | Friday, April 26, 10:30 p.m. | at LA | TV: TBS Game 4: | Sunday, April 28, 10:30 p.m. | at LA | TV: TBS Game 5*: | Wednesday, May 1, TBD | at EDM | TV: TBD Game 6*: | Friday, May 3, TBD | at LA | TV: TBD Game 7*: | Sunday, May 5, TBD | at EDM | TV: TBD

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