Playoffs
ESPN's 2026 Playoffs Smash Cable Records
ESPN kicks off the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs with three most-watched first-round games ever on cable, sans Game 7s. Networks buzz as viewership explodes, proving hockey's grip tightens on a playoff-crazed audience. This surge reshapes broadcast deals and spotlights the league's growing mainstream pull.
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