Most-watched NHL telecasts, May 2021
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.
9
eligible telecasts
updated 2026-10-31
Most-watched NHL telecasts, May 2021
1
Eastern Conference First Round Game 1 - Bruins vs Capitals
2,280,000
2
New York Islanders at Boston Bruins
2,080,000
3
Vegas Golden Knights at Colorado Avalanche
1,600,000
4
Western Conference First Round Game 1 - Golden Knights vs Wild
1,400,000
5
Western Conference First Round Game 4 - Golden Knights vs Wild
1,140,000
6
Western Conference First Round Game 3 - Golden Knights vs Wild
751,000
7
NHL Lightning–Red Wings
562,000
8
NHL Sabres–Penguins
502,000
9
NHL Capitals–Rangers
423,000
9 eligible telecasts · computed 2026-10-31 03:34 UTC