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 2026-10-30
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 2026-10-30 22:00 UTC