USA-Canada 4 Nations Face-Off Draws Record 16.1M Viewers

The 4 Nations Face-Off championship game between Team USA and Team Canada on Thursday night achieved record-breaking viewership, averaging 9.3 million viewers on ESPN, making it the largest audience for any NHL broadcast in history. The game peaked at 10.4 million viewers and was also the most-watched non-NFL event on ESPN+. In Canada, the match attracted an average of 5.7 million viewers, with a peak of 7.3 million during the overtime period when Connor McDavid scored the winning goal, leading Canada to a 3-2 victory. Overall, the total audience across North America reached 16.1 million, making it the second-most-watched hockey game on the continent in the last decade. The tournament marked a successful return of NHL players to international competition ahead of the 2026 Olympics and the 2028 World Cup of Hockey. The event showcased the intense rivalry and popularity of hockey, capturing the attention of both dedicated fans and casual viewers alike.