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Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers to play NHL games in Germany in 2027
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· August 20, 2026
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Key points As part of this effort, two teams will play regular-season games there in 2027. The National Hockey League and NHLPA are working to grow hockey in Germany.
The National Hockey League and NHLPA are working to grow hockey in Germany. As part of this effort, two teams will play regular-season games there in 2027. The Boston Bruins will play two games in Munich, while the Edmonton Oilers will play two games in a different location.
The league announced this plan on Thursday. Further details about the games are available from the league's announcement.
The NHL and NHLPA's efforts aim to increase the popularity of hockey in Germany. The games are scheduled to take place next year, with the Bruins and Oilers each playing two regular-season matches.
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Category: News Published: August 20, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports Reading time: 1 min
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