Most-watched NHL telecasts, May 2018
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.
15
eligible telecasts
updated 2026-09-15
Most-watched NHL telecasts, May 2018
1
Stanley Cup Final Game 1, Capitals vs Golden Knights
5,195,000
2
Eastern Conference Second Round Game 5, Capitals vs Penguins
4,260,000
3
Stanley Cup Final Game 2, Capitals vs Golden Knights
3,648,000
4
Eastern Conference Final Game 7, Capitals vs Lightning
2,580,000
5
Eastern Conference Second Round Game 5, Bruins vs Lightning
2,100,000
6
Eastern Conference Final Game 4, Capitals vs Lightning
2,050,000
7
Eastern Conference Final Game 2, Capitals vs Lightning
1,900,000
8
Eastern Conference Second Round Game 4, Capitals vs Penguins
1,750,000
9
Eastern Conference Second Round Game 3, Capitals vs Penguins
1,710,000
10
Western Conference Second Round Game 7, Jets vs Predators
1,560,000
11
Eastern Conference Second Round Game 3, Bruins vs Lightning
1,500,000
12
Western Conference Final Game 3, Golden Knights vs Jets
1,390,000
13
Western Conference Second Round Game 6, Golden Knights vs Sharks
1,300,000
14
Western Conference Second Round Game 6, Jets vs Predators
1,200,000
15
Western Conference Second Round Game 4, Jets vs Predators
1,000,000
15 eligible telecasts · computed 2026-09-15 10:23 UTC