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Which NHL Fans Drink the Most Pints of Beer on Game Day? Poll Finds Boston Bruins Fans Are The Booziest In The NHL

David Evans
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A recent poll conducted by Best Sports Betting Canada on NHL subreddit fan pages gathered data from 5,022 fans across all 32 NHL teams to determine how many pints of beer fans drink on game days.

The results are in, which means it’s time to find out which fans are the booziest and compare the drinking habits of fanbases involved in famous rivalries.

Read on to discover the highlights and insights from this fascinating survey.

Here are the highlights from the data below.

Boston Bruins Fans are Booziest in NHL, Poll Finds

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The results are in, and it seems that Boston Bruins fans have claimed the title of the NHL’s booziest fanbase, with most fans claiming to sink an incredible 17 pints each on game days. Closely following the Bruins are the New York Rangers fans, who keep up the pace with most fans saying they drink an average of 16 pints on game day.

Meanwhile, at the other end of the spectrum, Anaheim Ducks, Los Angeles Kings, San Jose Sharks, Buffalo Sabres, and Vegas Golden Knights fans show restraint by consuming just 1 pint on game days. This fascinating data, collected through a poll of 5,022 fans on Reddit from all 32 NHL team subreddits, reveals the wide range of drinking habits exhibited by hockey fans across the league.

Number of Beers Per Fan on Game Day

Here is the full list of how many pints of beer fans of these NHL teams say they drink on the day of the game:

  • Boston Bruins: 17 pints
  • New York Rangers: 16 pints
  • Pittsburgh Penguins: 15 pints
  • Detroit Red Wings: 15 pints
  • Ottawa Senators: 14 pints
  • St. Louis Blues: 13 pints
  • Toronto Maple Leafs: 13 pints
  • Vancouver Canucks: 13 pints
  • Montreal Canadiens: 12 pints
  • New York Islanders: 11 pints
  • Edmonton Oilers: 11 pints
  • Calgary Flames: 10 pints
  • Dallas Stars: 9 pints
  • Winnipeg Jets: 8 pints
  • Colorado Avalanche: 7 pints
  • Tampa Bay Lightning: 6 pints
  • Seattle Kraken: 6 pints
  • Carolina Hurricanes: 5 pints
  • Philadelphia Flyers: 4 pints
  • Washington Capitals: 4 pints
  • Chicago Blackhawks: 4 pints
  • Florida Panthers: 3 pints
  • Nashville Predators: 3 pints
  • Columbus Blue Jackets: 2 pints
  • New Jersey Devils: 2 pints
  • Minnesota Wild: 2 pints
  • Arizona Coyotes: 1 pint
  • Anaheim Ducks: 1 pint
  • Los Angeles Kings: 1 pint
  • San Jose Sharks: 1 pint
  • Buffalo Sabres: 1 pint
  • Vegas Golden Knights: 1 pint

Metropolitan Division: New York Rangers Fans are the Booziest in the Division, Sinking 16 Pints on Game Day

  • New York Rangers: 16 pints
  • Pittsburgh Penguins: 15 pints
  • New York Islanders: 11 pints
  • Carolina Hurricanes: 5 pints
  • Washington Capitals: 4 pints
  • Philadelphia Flyers: 4 pints
  • Columbus Blue Jackets: 2 pints
  • New Jersey Devils: 2 pints

 

In the Metropolitan Division, New York Rangers fans proudly wear the boozy crown, guzzling an impressive 16 pints on game days. On the other hand, Columbus Blue Jackets and New Jersey Devils fans take it easy, sipping a mere 2 pints.

When it comes to the heated rivalry between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers, Penguins fans are drowning their sorrows with a whopping 15 pints, while Flyers fans maintain a more reserved pace at 4 pints on game days.

Atlantic Division: Boston Bruins Fans Guzzle the Competition, Downing 17 Pints on Game Day

  • Boston Bruins: 17 pints
  • Detroit Red Wings: 15 pints
  • Ottawa Senators: 14 pints
  • Toronto Maple Leafs: 13 pints
  • Montreal Canadiens: 12 pints
  • Tampa Bay Lightning: 6 pints
  • Florida Panthers: 3 pints
  • Buffalo Sabres: 1 pint

 

In the Atlantic Division, Boston Bruins fans are a thirsty bunch, leading the pack by downing a staggering 17 pints on game days. They are trailed by Detroit Red Wings fans who down a respectable 15 pints in the stands.

Florida Panthers fans, however, keep things classy with a modest 3 pints. Trailing at the bottom of the division are the almost teetotal Buffalo Sabres fans where most fans say they drink just a single pint on game day.

The age-old rivalry between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens sees Leafs fans slightly edging out their counterparts, consuming 13 pints compared to Canadiens fans’ 12 pints on game days.

Central Division: Blues Fans Get Boozy, Downing a Massive 13 Pints on Game Day

  • St. Louis Blues: 13 pints
  • Colorado Avalanche: 7 pints
  • Dallas Stars: 9 pints
  • Winnipeg Jets: 8 pints
  • Chicago Blackhawks: 4 pints
  • Nashville Predators: 3 pints
  • Minnesota Wild: 2 pints
  • Arizona Coyotes: 1 pint

 

The Central Division is led by St. Louis Blues fans, with most of their supporters say they are imbibing 13 pints on game day. Meanwhile, Nashville Predators fans opt for a more conservative approach, sipping a mere 3 pints. Minnesota and Arizona fans trail everybody in the division, nursing their meager 2 pints and 1 pint per game respectively.

In the rivalry between the Chicago Blackhawks and the St. Louis Blues, Blackhawks fans find themselves outpaced, consuming just 4 pints compared to the Blues fans’ 13 pints on game days.

Pacific Division: Canucks Fans Chug to Victory, Downing 13 Pints on Game Day

  • Vancouver Canucks: 13 pints
  • Edmonton Oilers: 11 pints
  • Calgary Flames: 10 pints
  • Seattle Kraken: 6 pints
  • Anaheim Ducks: 1 pint
  • Los Angeles Kings: 1 pint
  • San Jose Sharks: 1 pint
  • Vegas Golden Knights: 1 pint

 

In the Pacific Division, Vancouver Canucks fans lead the charge, sinking an impressive 13 pints on game days. In stark contrast, Anaheim Ducks, Los Angeles Kings, San Jose Sharks, and Vegas Golden Knights fans keep their consumption in check, with each fanbase drinking just 1 pint on game days.

When it comes to the Battle of Alberta, Edmonton Oilers fans narrowly edge out their rivals, consuming 11 pints compared to Calgary Flames fans’ 10 pints on game days, fueling the competitive fire of this fierce rivalry.

Team Success vs. Pints Sunk: Is There a Correlation?

When analyzing the data for a correlation between team success and pints sunk on game days, the relationship appears to be complex. While some successful teams, such as the Boston Bruins and New York Rangers, have fans who consume a high number of pints, other teams with similar records see fans with more modest consumption rates.

Conversely, some teams with lower win percentages have fans who drink more pints on game days, suggesting that factors such as team rivalries and regional culture may play a larger role in determining fans’ drinking habits during games. The diverse drinking patterns among fans demonstrate that the NHL fanbase is a rich tapestry of varying traditions and customs.

Commentary

Liam Solomon, Marketing Manager at Best Sports Betting Canada, commented on the data,

“The NHL is a diverse league, and the variety in fan drinking habits is a testament to that. From the hearty drinkers of Boston to the more restrained fans in Anaheim, there’s a unique fan culture in every city.”

 

David Evans
David Evans

David Evans is an experienced sports journalist, with over 15 years in the field. His main passions include North Carolina basketball, college football, NFL, soccer, and golf. When he's not writing, David likes to hit the gym and spend time with his cat.

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