Despite Alex Ovechkin and Brad Marchand in spotlight, NHL faces major scoring drop and viewership crash in 2024-25

The 2024-25 NHL season witnessed a decline in goal scoring and powerplay opportunities, impacting offensive output across the league. Fewer players reached elite point milestones, while back-to-back games and less aggressive officiating contributed to slower play. Consequently, TV viewership also dropped, even for marquee matchups, raising concerns about fan engagement and the league's overall momentum.

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