The return of the NHL to NBC had a decline in overnight ratings Sunday. In other news, ESPN had double-digit increases for an NBA doubleheader, and the English Premier League slipped on NBC.
Double-Digit Drop For Rangers’ Blowout on NBC
- Sunday’s Rangers/Penguins NHL regular season game drew a 1.1 overnight rating on NBC, down 21% from both Bruins/Blackhawks last year and Flyers/Sabres in 2013 (1.4 both years). Keep in mind the 2013 game took place on the first weekend of the lockout-shortened season. (NBC Sports)
Overnights Up For NBA Friday Doubleheader on ESPN
- ESPN earned a 1.8 overnight rating for the Cavaliers/Clippers NBA regular season game Friday night, up 20% from Warriors/Thunder last year (1.5). Earlier in the night, another Warriors/Thunder matchup had a 1.4 overnight — up 27% from last year’s Clippers/Knicks game (1.1). (ESPN)
EPL Overnight Down on NBC
- The Newcastle/Southampton English Premier League match earned a 0.7 overnight rating on NBC Saturday afternoon, according to ShowBuzz Daily — down 12% from Liverpool/Aston Villa last year (0.75). (ShowBuzz Daily)
