Last Wednesday 's Flyers - Bruins NHL opener drew 956,000 viewers according to NBC Sports .
956,000 viewers are the most - watched opening night game on cable on record ( data available since 1993 ) .
Last Wednesday 's Flyers - Bruins NHL opener drew 956,000 viewers , the most - watched opening night game on cable on record ( data available since 1993 ) , according to NBC Sports .