Most-watched NHL telecasts of 2016
Nielsen average audience, one figure per telecast; a final or revised figure replaces a preliminary one. Composites, peaks, reach and self-reported figures do not chart.
16
eligible telecasts
updated 2026-09-15
Most-watched NHL telecasts of 2016
1
Stanley Cup Final Game 6, Penguins vs Sharks
5,407,000
2
Stanley Cup Final Game 5, Penguins vs Sharks
5,009,000
3
Stanley Cup Final Game 4, Penguins vs Sharks
4,234,000
4
Stanley Cup Final Game 1, Penguins vs Sharks
4,081,000
5
Stanley Cup Final Game 3, Penguins vs Sharks
2,789,000
6
NHL Winter Classic, Canadiens vs Bruins
2,780,000
7
Stanley Cup Final Game 2, Penguins vs Sharks
2,507,000
8
Eastern Conference Final Game 7, Lightning vs Penguins
2,500,000
9
Western Conference Final Game 4, Blues vs Sharks
2,300,000
10
Eastern Conference Final Game 5, Lightning vs Penguins
1,900,000
11
Eastern Conference Final Game 3, Lightning vs Penguins
1,800,000
12
Eastern Conference Final Game 1, Lightning vs Penguins
1,700,000
13
Eastern Conference Final Game 2, Lightning vs Penguins
1,700,000
14
Eastern Conference Final Game 4, Lightning vs Penguins
1,600,000
15
Western Conference Final Game 3, Blues vs Sharks
1,200,000
16
Western Conference Final Game 2, Blues vs Sharks
1,100,000
16 eligible telecasts · computed 2026-09-15 09:40 UTC