NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Achieve Record-Breaking Viewership

The first two rounds of the playoffs see a significant increase in viewers, surpassing historical benchmarks amid declining NBA ratings.

The NHL averaged 1.16 million viewers through the first two rounds, a 9% increase from last year.
Game 7 between the Maple Leafs and Bruins drew 3.22 million viewers, the highest for a first-round game since 2012.
An all-Canadian Game 7 between the Oilers and Canucks was the most-watched sports event on May 20 with 1.66 million viewers.
The WNBA also saw impressive numbers, with a game featuring Caitlin Clark drawing 1.56 million viewers, the third-largest in 22 years.
In contrast, NBA playoff viewership dropped by 11% this season, despite being aired on the same networks as the NHL.