Gary Bettman can thank Connor McDavid for this historic achievement for the NHL
Gary Bettman can rest assured that the Stanley Cup stayed on American soil, even though we came very close to seeing a Canadian team, led by Connor McDavid's Edmonton Oilers, win it.
Indeed, the numbers from the seventh game of the final are simply incredible. The viewership ratings surpassed those of the NBA and the World Series over the past five years.
"Seventh Heaven: 16.3 Million Viewers Watched Game 7 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final Across North America" - NHL
"Last night's Stanley Cup Final Game 7 outdrew any NBA Finals or World Series game in the past five years." - Colby Guy
This is massive, considering that the NHL ranks behind basketball and baseball in terms of popularity in the United States.
Several factors contribute to this, including the fact that it was a seven-game series, but also Connor McDavid and the historic comeback of the Oilers led by him.
In any case, these numbers are noteworthy, and a large portion can be attributed to one player, who is the best in the world.
Gary Bettman can therefore smile broadly, knowing that his league is healthy and the Stanley Cup remained in American hands.
| POLL | ||
Do you think Connor McDavid will ever win the Stanley Cup, even if he stays in Edmonton and Gary Bettman remains the NHL Commissioner? | ||
| Yes | 188 | 57.5 % |
| No | 139 | 42.5 % |
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