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ESPN’s 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Ratings Surge 69% in Historic First Round

By Jason BarrettBarrettmedia.com

"Strong rivalries and consistent promotion are clearly connecting with viewers.' The post ESPN’s 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Ratings Surge 69% in Historic First Round appeared first on Barrett Media.

ESPN delivered its most-watched first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs during the current NHL rights agreement. Across ESPN networks, first-round games averaged 1.2 million viewers, marking a 69% in…