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kuklaskorner.com - 12/4/2008
Local TV Ratings
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from Nielsen, NHL Local Ratings Box Score • The Washington Capitals‘ ratings are up 140% compared to a year ago, thanks in part to reigning NHL MVP, Alex Olvechkin, continuing his great play and leading the Caps to first place in the Southeast division. • The ...
SPORTS WRAP: NHL Teams On Ratings Power Play | Nielsen Wire
blog.nielsen.com - 12/3/2008
SPORTS WRAP: NHL Teams On Ratings Power Play | Nielsen Wire
— blog.nielsen.com — Analysis of local ratings for the start of the NHL season shows 11 U.S. teams with double-digit... percentage increases in viewership compared to the same time period a year ago. The Buffalo Sabres remain the highest-rated NHL team with an 8.9 average ... (more) SPORTS WRAP: NHL Teams On Ratings Power Play | Nielsen Wire

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voices.washingtonpost.com - 12/3/2008
Caps' TV Ratings Make Biggest Jump
— voices.washingtonpost.com — According to Nielson, the Caps' local TV ratings are up 140-percent year over last, which represents the... biggest jump in the NHL. Chicago (71 percent) and San Jose (50 percent) are next. Check out the whole list here,plus a ranking of the league's ... (more) Caps' TV Ratings Make Biggest Jump

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sportsmediawatch.blogspot.com - 12/1/2008
The ratings game.
— sportsmediawatch.blogspot.com — Through the first month of the NBA season, the Charlotte Bobcats have taken the lead in at... least one statistic -- the team is averaging the lowest television ratings in the entire NBA. Bobcats telecasts are averaging a 0.4 rating in Charlotte, down ... (more) The ratings game.

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