5 least watched 2023 NHL Playoff series feat. Edmonton Oilers

Fans are frequently drawn to the most thrilling games in the NHL playoffs. While some series can provide excitement and keep fans on the edge of their seats, others can prove to be a damp squib.

The 2023 NHL Playoffs took an unusual twist when the series between the Winnipeg Jets and the Vegas Golden Knights ended up receiving the fewest number of views in the postseason.

On that note, here is a list of the least-watched NHL Playoff series:

#5 Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Toronto Maple Leafs:

The series between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Toronto Maple Leafs got 873,000 views. The Tampa Bay Lightning's Stanley Cup Playoff run came to an end when the Toronto Maple Leafs eliminated them in six games.

#4 New York Islanders vs. Carolina Hurricanes:

The 2023 playoff series between the Islanders and the Hurricanes had only 737,000 views. Following a 4-2 overtime loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference First Round, the New York Islanders' Stanley Cup hopes came to an end.

#3 Edmonton Oilers vs. Los Angeles Kings:

The playoff series between the Oilers and the Kings could only grab 696,000 viewers. The Los Angeles Kings had their Stanley Cup hopes shattered by the Edmonton Oilers in six games in the first round.

#2 Dallas Stars vs. Minnesota Wild:

The Stars vs. Wild playoff series had 646,000 views. The Dallas Stars proved too strong for Minnesota, advancing in six games.

#1 Winnipeg Jets vs. Vegas Golden Knights:

The least-viewed NHL playoff series in 2023 was the Jets vs. Knights, which had only 482,000 views. The Vegas Golden Knights dominated the series, crushing the Jets in five games.