Edmonton Oilers, Boston Bruins to play NHL games in Germany in 2027
The Edmonton Oilers will play two matches in Leon Draisaitl’s native city of Cologne during the 2027-28 NHL season, while the Boston Bruins are to play two games in Munich.
The Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers have announced they will each host two NHL regular-season games in Germany during the 2027-28 season. The Oilers will take to the ice at Lanxess Arena in Cologne, Leon Draisaitl's hometown, while the Bruins will play in Munich, the city where Boston forward John-Jason (JJ) Peterka is from. The specific opponents and dates for these games have not been disclosed yet.
NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly stated that these events signify a significant step in the league's commitment to expanding hockey's popularity in Germany. The Oilers will be playing in Germany for the second time, having participated in the 2018 NHL Global Series in Cologne and Gothenburg. The Chicago Blackhawks and Ottawa Senators are already scheduled to play two games in Düsseldorf next December.
This marks the NHL's second and third regular-season games in Germany, following the Buffalo Sabres and Los Angeles Kings in 2011. The NHL and NHL Players' Association are committed to holding regular-season games in Germany for at least the next three seasons, beginning with the NHL Global Series Germany on December 18 and 20 in Düsseldorf, featuring the Ottawa Senators and Chicago Blackhawks.
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