[sdsnyr94]

I used Namebench and then changed my DNS setting on my FIOS router to OpenDNS (as they were 7.3% "faster") but still experienced buffering issues while watching games. I then tried Google's DNS settings but still had the same result - so at least for me (I'm on Verizon Fios with 50mbs download speed) changing DNS have not seemed to resolve the issue.

It is still very strange that the other user on this forum that had both an Apple TV and XBMC reported that they never had issues while watching games on the Apple because that would seem to rule out a problem with the NHL servers (I even tried changing the UserType from Playstation to Apple within the plug-in with no improvement). Unless someone can figure out how to solve this issue I think I will just have to come to terms that while I can watch my beloved Flyers in crystal clear HD via XMBC, I will just have to deal with any buffering.

Try something for me... this has helped me on 2 occasions, so I want to make sure it's not a fluke. Once the game starts, pause it. Come back in 10-15 minutes and start playing it.... it should still continue from where it was paused. Let's see if that helps the buffering. (10-15 minutes may be overkill, but that's what I did).

Downsides of this - 1 - If App/XBMC crashes for any reason you will miss 10-15 minutes of the game.
2 - Makes game hopping during intermissions difficult.

If this works, then it's an issue with the streams when they are 'Live'... I cannot recall a time where an archived game has given me any issues (I really haven't watched many, honestly).

BTW - As a Rangers fan.. it's making me a little sick to my stomach to help a Flyers fan