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Red Wings' clincher attracts many viewers on NBC
Red Wings' clincher attracts many viewers on NBC
Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals, which featured an almost-incredible finish, was watched by an average of 4.4 percent of homes in major markets Wednesday, the best overnight rating for Game 6 of a Finals since 2000 and double the last Game 6 in 2006. From 10:30 to 11 p.m., 5.3 percent of homes with TVs were watching, nine percent of those with TVs in use. "Two great teams, at the top ...
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Malkin Sick; Stevie Y Stays Classy
PuckUpdate :: The Hockey Blog — ... More good news? Game six rated well in the U.S.. I suspect the NHL is looking into ways to have the Wings and Penguins play each other in the finals every year. I'm not sure if the other owners would go for that, though. ...

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