The following is an overview of the television ratings for the National Hockey League (NHL)'s Stanley Cup Finals in both the United States and Canada.
Main articles: NHL on ABC and NHL on TNT |
See also: Ratings for The NHL on ABC |
The following table shows the ratings for each game of the Stanley Cup finals aired on ABC in even numbered years and on TNT in odd numbered years. The numbers in parentheses represent number of viewers (measured in millions).
Most viewers for each Game (1 through 7) or Average | |
Fewest viewers for each Game (1 through 7) or Average |
Year | Network (Games) | Results | Avg. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2022 | ABC ESPN+ |
Tampa Bay Lightning 2, Colorado Avalanche 4 |
2.31 (4.602M) |
2.18 (4.200M) |
1.70 (3.747M) |
2.20 (4.103M) |
2.44 (4.599M) |
2.42 (5.145M) |
2.89 (5.817M) |
No Game |
Main article: NHL on NBC |
See also: Ratings for The NHL on NBC |
The following table shows the ratings for each game of the Stanley Cup finals. The numbers in parentheses represent number of viewers (measured in millions).
Year | Network (Games) | Results | Avg. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2021 | NBC (3, 4, 5) NBCSN (1, 2) |
Tampa Bay Lightning 4, Montreal Canadiens 1 |
1.3 (2.41M) |
0.8 (1.569M) |
0.9 (1.649M) |
1.2 (2.378M) |
1.7 (2.92M) |
1.9 (3.51M) |
No Game | ||
2020 | NBC (1, 4, 5, 6) NBCSN (2, 3) |
Tampa Bay Lightning 4, Dallas Stars 2 |
1.0 (2.034M) |
1.1 (2.115M) |
0.6 (1.137M) |
0.6 (1.145M) |
1.3 (2.216M) |
1.5 (2.713M) |
1.7 (2.877M) |
No Game | |
2019 | NBC (1, 4, 5, 6, 7) NBCSN (2, 3) |
St. Louis Blues 4, Boston Bruins 3 |
3.0 (5.333M) |
2.9 (5.251M) |
2.0 (3.386M) |
1.6 (2.930M) |
3.1 (5.128M) |
3.2 (5.443M) |
3.6 (6.469M) |
4.9 (8.723M) | |
2018 | NBC (1, 4, 5) NBCSN (2, 3) |
Washington Capitals 4, Vegas Golden Knights 1 |
2.74 (4.768M)[1] |
2.9 (5.195M)[2] |
2.0 (3.648M)[3] |
1.9 (3.439M)[4] |
3.0 (5.061M)[5] |
3.9 (6.588M)[1] |
No Game | ||
2017 | NBC (1, 4, 5, 6) NBCSN (2, 3) |
Pittsburgh Penguins 4, Nashville Predators 2 |
2.7 (4.668M) |
2.8 (4.854M)[6] |
1.8 (3.180M)[7] |
1.6 (2.953M)[8] |
3.2 (5.654M)[9] |
2.6 (4.382M)[10] |
3.9 (6.985M)[11] |
No Game | |
2016 | NBC (1, 4, 5, 6) NBCSN (2, 3) |
Pittsburgh Penguins 4, San Jose Sharks 2 |
2.3 (4.001M) |
2.3 (4.081M)[12] |
1.4 (2.507M)[13] |
1.5 (2.789M)[14] |
2.5 (4.234M)[14] |
3.0 (5.009M)[15] |
3.1 (5.407M)[16] |
No Game | |
2015 | NBC (1, 2, 5, 6) NBCSN (3, 4) |
Chicago Blackhawks 4, Tampa Bay Lightning 2 |
3.2 (5.530M) |
3.3 (5.547M)[17] |
3.9 (6.549M)[18] |
2.2 (3.896M)[19] |
2.2 (3.914M)[20] |
3.0 (5.267M)[21] |
4.4 (8.005M)[22] |
No Game | |
2014 | NBC (1, 2, 5) NBCSN (3, 4) |
Los Angeles Kings 4, New York Rangers 1 |
3.0 (4.697M) |
3.0 (4.777M)[23] |
3.7 (6.413M)[24] |
1.7 (2.893M)[25] |
2.0 (3.383M)[26] |
3.7 (6.021M)[27] |
No Game | ||
2013 | NBC (1, 4, 5, 6) NBCSN (2, 3) |
Chicago Blackhawks 4, Boston Bruins 2 |
3.3 (5.762M) |
3.9 (6.358M) |
2.0 (3.964M) |
2.3 (4.001M) |
3.8 (6.459M) |
3.2 (5.632M) |
4.7 (8.160M) |
No Game | |
2012 | NBC (1, 2, 5, 6) NBCSN (3, 4) |
Los Angeles Kings 4, New Jersey Devils 2 |
1.8 (2.979M) |
1.8 (2.900M) |
1.7 (2.900M) |
1.0 (1.743M) |
1.2 (2.069M) |
2.0 (3.331M) |
3.1 (4.930M) |
No Game | |
2011 | NBC (1, 2, 5, 6, 7) Versus (3, 4) |
Boston Bruins 4, Vancouver Canucks 3 |
2.7 (4.564M) |
2.7 (4.562M) |
2.2 (3.569M) |
1.6 (2.757M) |
1.6 (2.714M) |
2.6 (4.319M) |
3.2 (5.484M) |
4.8 (8.540M) | |
2010 | NBC (1, 2, 5, 6) Versus (3, 4) |
Chicago Blackhawks 4, Philadelphia Flyers 2 |
3.1 (5.196M) |
2.8 (4.428M)[28] |
4.1 (5.892M)[29][30] |
2.0 (3.600M) |
1.7 (3.126M)[31] |
3.3 (5.848M)[32] |
4.7 (8.279M)[33] |
No Game | |
2009 | NBC (1, 2, 5, 6, 7) Versus (3, 4) |
Pittsburgh Penguins 4, Detroit Red Wings 3 |
2.7 (4.905M) |
2.4 (4.300M) |
3.1 (5.386M) |
1.7 (2.955M) |
1.8 (3.448M) |
2.4 (4.446M) |
3.4 (5.814M) |
4.3 (7.992M) | |
2008 | NBC (3, 4, 5, 6) Versus (1, 2) |
Detroit Red Wings 4, Pittsburgh Penguins 2 |
2.6 (4.345M) |
1.2 (2.352M) |
1.3 (2.608M) |
2.4 (4.041M) |
2.3 (4.044M) |
3.8 (6.247M) |
4.0 (6.779M) |
No Game | |
2007 | NBC (3, 4, 5) Versus (1, 2) |
Anaheim Ducks 4, Ottawa Senators 1 |
1.2 (1.735M) |
0.5 (769K) |
0.4 (576K) |
1.1 (1.631M) |
1.9 (2.797M) |
1.8 (2.902M) |
No Game | ||
2006 | NBC (3, 4, 5, 6, 7) OLN (1, 2) |
Carolina Hurricanes 4, Edmonton Oilers 3 |
1.8 (2.780M) |
0.6 (861K) |
0.5 (875K) |
1.6 (2.542M) |
2.6 (3.127M) |
2.5 (3.850M) |
1.9 (2.921M) |
3.3 (5.290M) | |
2005 | Series cancelled due to 2004–05 NHL lockout |
Main article: NHL on ABC |
Year | Teams | Games Carried | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
2004 | Tampa Bay Lightning–Calgary Flames | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 | 2.6 |
2003 | New Jersey Devils–Mighty Ducks of Anaheim | 3,[34] 4, 5, 6, 7 | 2.9 |
2002 | Detroit Red Wings–Carolina Hurricanes | 3, 4, 5 | 3.6 |
2001 | Colorado Avalanche–New Jersey Devils | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 | 3.3 |
2000 | New Jersey Devils–Dallas Stars | 3, 4, 5,[35] 6 | 3.7 |
Main article: NHL on Fox |
Year | Teams | Games Carried | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
1999 | Dallas Stars–Buffalo Sabres | 1, 2, 5 | 3.4 |
1998 | Detroit Red Wings–Washington Capitals | 1 | 3.3 |
1997 | Detroit Red Wings–Philadelphia Flyers | 1 | 4.0 |
1996 | Colorado Avalanche–Florida Panthers | 1, 3 | 3.6 |
1995 | New Jersey Devils–Detroit Red Wings | 1, 4 | 3.4 |
Source: [1]
As per Fang's Bites.