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NHL Attendance Flat: Penguins Struggle, Sharks Surge

11/27/2025

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NHL attendance for the 2025-26 season is nearly flat, up 0.4% from last season.
The Pittsburgh Penguins mark their first season below 90% capacity due to high ticket prices and recent poor performance.
The San Jose Sharks have seen attendance rise significantly, attributed to the emergence of 19-year-old superstar Macklin Celebrini.
The Columbus Blue Jackets and Buffalo Sabres report attendance gains, despite the Sabres' ongoing struggles.

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Story summary

NHL attendance for the 2025-26 season is nearly flat, up 0.4% from last season.
The Pittsburgh Penguins mark their first season below 90% capacity due to high ticket prices and recent poor performance.
The San Jose Sharks have seen attendance rise significantly, attributed to the emergence of 19-year-old superstar Macklin Celebrini.
The Columbus Blue Jackets and Buffalo Sabres report attendance gains, despite the Sabres' ongoing struggles.