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.
10
eligible telecasts
updated 2026-10-31
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
Buffalo Sabres at Montreal Canadiens
2,120,000
6
NHL Golden Knights–Avalanche
2,100,000
7
NHL Golden Knights–Avalanche
2,100,000
8
NHL Hurricanes–Canadiens
2,000,000
9
NHL Hurricanes–Canadiens
1,700,000
10
Tampa Bay Lightning at Montreal Canadiens
1,000,000
10 eligible telecasts · computed 2026-10-31 02:24 UTC