"Hockey Fans Flock to ESPN: Historic Ratings for 2026 Stanley Cup Final Game 4. In a thrilling turn of events, ESPN's broadcast of Game 4 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final has shattered viewership records, drawing the largest audience since 2017. The impressive numbers indicate a resurgence in interest for the sport, with millions tuning in to witness the nail-biting action on the ice. As the series continues to captivate the nation, fans and analysts alike are left wondering what factors contributed to this sudden spike in viewership - and what it means for the future of hockey on ESPN."
ESPN's presentation of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final Game 4 draws largest audience since 2017 ESPN Press Room
![[Dreger] The Blues front office is changing with Kevin Maxwell and Peter Chiarelli leaving the club to pursue other opportunities. Chiarelli is a candidate in NSH interview process and Maxwell is expected to return to NYR in a management role.](https://preview.redd.it/8hs9m3tumlrg1.jpeg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=ce4550e1caea7b79f0c63dd506935cd41dc4d243)
