The Chicago Blackhawks and Ottawa Senators will play two regular-season games in Dusseldorf, Germany, on December 18 and 20, 2026, as part of the NHL’s initiative to promote hockey in the country. This marks the second and third regular-season games held in Germany, with the NHL having played a total of 42 games in Europe since 2007. Senators forward Tim Stützle, a local star, expressed excitement about the event’s potential to grow hockey in Germany. NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly emphasized the importance of developing grassroots hockey in the country.
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