NHL says 2026 playoffs most-watched on record in U.S.

A new NHL update is on the board from ESPN. The source report points to The NHL said Tuesday the Stanley Cup playoffs this spring were the most-watched on record in the U.S. with an average of 1.8 million viewers. Total Highlights is tracking the story for readers who want the quick version and a direct path back to the original report.

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Source: ESPN.