Stanley Cup Game 1 ratings up 43 percent

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Canada's participation the Stanley Cup Final attracted plenty of interest as Game 1 between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers on Saturday saw a 43 percent increase in ratings across North America over last season.

According to the NHL, the championship series opener drew an audience of 7.1 million viewers across the United States and Canada combined.

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