On Sunday May 10, 2026 the Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round action set another record as ESPN aired the most-viewed Game 3 on record. The Buffalo Sabres-Montreal Canadiens (7 p.m. ET) delivered 2.1 million average viewers, +86 vs. last year’s Round 2 Game 3.
Action followed on ESPN with the Vegas Golden Knights-Anaheim Ducks Game 4 (9:30 p.m.) which delivered an impressive 1.5 million viewers, +30% vs. ESPN’s Second Round Game 4.
Through six games, the Second Round on ESPN is averaging 2 million viewers, up 80% YoY.
Second Round action continues tonight with an ESPN doubleheader, beginning with Buffalo Sabres-Montreal Canadiens (Gm. 4) at 7 p.m., following at 9:30 p.m. with the Anaheim Ducks-Vegas Golden Knights (Gm. 5). More here.
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