Most-watched NHL telecasts, May 2026
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 2026-09-15
Most-watched NHL telecasts, May 2026
1
Montreal Canadiens at Buffalo Sabres
2,960,000
2
Colorado Avalanche at Minnesota Wild
2,360,000
3
Eastern Conference First Round Game 7, Canadiens vs Lightning
2,310,000
4
Western Conference Second Round Game 1, Avalanche vs Wild
2,220,000
5
NHL Golden Knights–Avalanche
2,100,000
6
NHL Golden Knights–Avalanche
2,100,000
7
NHL Hurricanes–Canadiens
2,000,000
8
NHL Hurricanes–Canadiens
1,700,000
9
Tampa Bay Lightning at Montreal Canadiens
1,000,000
9 eligible telecasts · computed 2026-09-15 11:56 UTC