NHL Hockey 3h Briefing
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Last updated: March 13, 2026, 1:40 PM ET
NHL Global Expansion
The Chicago Blackhawks and Ottawa Senators will play two games in Germany espn.com next season as part of the NHL's Global Series, marking the league's continued push into European markets. The games will be held in Berlin and Munich espn.com, expanding the NHL's international footprint beyond its traditional North American base. This follows similar initiatives in Sweden, Finland, and the Czech Republic over the past decade. The Global Series espn.com aims to grow the sport's popularity in Europe while providing teams with international exposure and new revenue streams.