Stanley Cup Playoffs tied for second-most watched since 1997, Final was most-watched non-Original Six Final on record
Game 5 averaged 6.71 million viewers, the best for a Game 5 since 2002.
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NHL playoff ratings strong heading into fascinating Stanley Cup Final matchup
NHL ratings are up from recent years, and that trend should continue with an intriguing Capitals-Golden Knights clash on the way.
Vegas-Winnipeg Western Conference Final up 70 percent year-over-year, highest non-Chicago WCF ever on NBC’s networks
These are the best Western Conference Final ratings since 2015, and the best non-Chicago ones in NBC history, impressive with a Canadian team involved.
NBA local ratings bounce back by three percent after 2016-17 drop, NHL U.S. local ratings drop 10 percent
In the NBA, the Warriors and Cavs led the way, while the Timberwolves posted the biggest growth. In the NHL, the Penguins and Sabres topped the ratings, with the Predators posting the largest growth.
The NBA and NHL both drew strong ratings during opening weekend of playoffs
So far, so good for both the NBA and NHL.
