Game 1 at Wild most-watched Blues Playoff game since 2019

All eyes are on the St. Louis Blues as they set off on their chase to capture the Stanley Cup again.
According to Neilsen data, Game 1 on Bally Sports Midwest and ESPN on Monday night was the Blues' most-watched Playoff game since 2019 - the year the team won the Stanley Cup for the first time in franchise history.

Across the two networks, the Blues' 4-0 victory in Minnesota averaged 183,000 viewers in the St. Louis area. Bally Sports Midwest averaged 147,000 viewers, while ESPN averaged 36,000.
Viewership peaked at 207,000.
During the regular season, the Blues averaged 85,000 viewers per game. The club ranked second among U.S.-based NHL teams with a 4.3 household rating.
All first-round games will continue to be available on Bally Sports Midwest and the Bally Sports app, in addition to national broadcasts on ESPN networks and/or TNT.