The 2023 NHL Stanley Cup Final has concluded and the Vegas Golden Knights took home the coveted hardware over the Florida Panthers, winning the best-of-seven series 4-1.
Those two markets took extra interest in hockey’s postseason finale, but where else in the country was watching? Here are the top-15 markets for the finals according to Nielsen ratings in the United States:
15. San Diego
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Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill (33) Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
Nielsen TV ratings: 1.7%
14. Raleigh-Durham
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Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (5)Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Nielsen TV ratings: 1.75%
13. Chicago
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Nielsen TV ratings: 1.79%
12. St. Louis
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Golden Knights forward Mark Stone (61) y Credit: Lucas Peltier-USA TODAY Sports
Nielsen TV ratings: 1.86%
11. Tampa-St. Pete
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Golden Knights defenseman Alec Martinez (23) Credit: Lucas Peltier-USA TODAY Sports
Nielsen TV ratings: 2.08%
10. Providence
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Golden Knights forward Reilly Smith (19)Credit: Lucas Peltier-USA TODAY Sports
Nielsen TV ratings: 2.1%
9. Detroit
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Nielsen TV ratings: 2.16%
8. Minneapolis-St. Paul
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Nielsen TV ratings: 2.35%
7. Denver
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Nielsen TV ratings: 2.39%
6. Boston
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Panthers center Sam Bennett (9) Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Nielsen TV ratings: 2.49%
5. Buffalo
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Golden Knights forward Brett Howden (21) checks Panthers forward Carter Verhaeghe (23) Credit: Lucas Peltier-USA TODAY Sports
Golden Knights forward Mark Stone (61) Credit: Lucas Peltier-USA TODAY Sports
Nielsen TV ratings:
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2. West Palm
Panthers center Sam Bennett (9) Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
Nielsen TV ratings: 3.75%
1. Las Vegas
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Keegan Kolesar #55 of the Vegas Golden Knights (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
