The NHL returned to ESPN with a doubleheader that averaged 884,000 viewers, and TNT's coverage attracted more than 669,000 viewers.
The NHL opened its 2021-22 season this week, returning to ESPN with a doubleheader that averaged 884,000 viewers.Pittsburgh Penguins center Evan Rodrigues has a break away and Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy makes a save during the NHL Hockey match between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Pittsburgh Penguins on October 12th, 2021 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL.The National Hockey League commenced its 2021-22 season on Tuesday.
ESPN also debuted expansion franchise Seattle Kraken who fell to the Las Vegas Golden Knights, 4-3. The game averaged 782,000 viewers and also peaked at over one million viewers. The network said streaming metrics from ESPN+ are not included in the viewership stats.total viewers on NBC's sports network. That contest featured the Philadelphia Flyers and Penguins and was the most-watched regular-season game on NBCSN.
Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals shoots the puck against the New York Rangers during the second period at Capital One Arena on October 13, 2021 in Washington, DC.The NHL ended its 16-year partnership with NBC Sports and reached a $1 billion package with ESPN and Turner Sports last April.
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