TV audiences for the Stanley Cup Playoffs are surging, with the first nine days averaging 1.1 million viewers across ESPN and TNT Sports — an 82% increase year-over-year and the highest figure on record for this stage of the postseason. The sharp rise is being driven by strong performances across both networks. ESPN platforms are…
There are spikes in sports viewership—and then there are patterns. The latest numbers out of the National Hockey League suggest the latter. The 2025–26 regular season averaged 546,000 viewers across ESPN/ABC and TNT Sports, a 25% year-over-year increase and the league’s strongest regular season audience in over a decade. In a crowded sports landscape, that’s…
The National Hockey League continues its upward trajectory, setting a fourth consecutive regular-season attendance record with 23,158,522 fans in 2025–26. Arenas operated at 97.5% capacity, with an average of 17,651 spectators per game, reinforcing the league’s consistency in filling seats across markets. Momentum accelerated after the Winter Olympics break. Post-Olympics attendance climbed to 98.5% capacity,…
The Nashville Predators are making a significant shift in their local media strategy, announcing a multiyear broadcast agreement with Scripps Sports that will bring games back to free, over-the-air television starting next season. Under the deal, most games will air on WNPX-TV, which is set to be rebranded as “The Spot — Nashville 28.†The…
Utah Mammoth has introduced a unique new ice-resurfacing machine dubbed the “Zammoth,†a mammoth-shaped Zamboni that pays tribute to local history and the city’s Olympic legacy. The custom-built machine made its debut during a game against the Edmonton Oilers at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. A Blend of History and Creativity The “Zammoth 
The Toronto Maple Leafs have enlisted Neil Glasberg to lead their search for a new head of hockey operations, a move that has drawn scrutiny due to his ties to potential candidates. Parent company Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) is working to fill a key leadership role following recent front office changes. CEO Keith…
The Ottawa Senators and Bell Media have agreed to a long-term extension of their regional broadcast partnership, ensuring continued coverage of the team’s games across multiple platforms. Under the renewed agreement, Senators regional games will remain available on TSN and RDS, with English and French-language broadcasts continuing to serve audiences across the team’s designated market….
National Hockey League has partnered with Verizon to launch a first-of-its-kind Innovation Lab, positioning itself at the forefront of technology development in U.S. professional sports. The facility, developed in collaboration with the New Jersey Devils, will be located inside the Prudential Center in Newark and is designed to serve as a centralized hub for testing…
The New Jersey Devils have moved on from general manager and hockey operations president Tom Fitzgerald, marking a significant front-office shakeup with just five games remaining in the 2025–26 season. The decision, announced by managing partner David Blitzer, ends Fitzgerald’s tenure after multiple years at the helm of hockey operations. No interim replacement was named,…
The National Hockey League is heading back to Finland, announcing two regular-season games in Helsinki for the first time since 2018. The matchups—featuring the Carolina Hurricanes and the Seattle Kraken—will be played on November 12 and November 14 at the Veikkaus Arena, a 15,500-capacity venue that has previously hosted NHL games and was recently reopened…
