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Amazon Prime Video to broadcast games locally for six NHL teams, including Carolina

NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon’s Prime Video will be the exclusive local streaming home of six NHL teams this season as part of a…

Amazon's Prime Video will become the exclusive local streaming platform for six NHL teams during the 2026 season. The teams include defending Stanley Cup champions Carolina, Anaheim, Columbus, Dallas, Minnesota, and St. Louis. Prime Video, the sports division of Amazon, will broadcast pre- and post-game coverage of these games in their respective markets.

Prime Video's Head of Sports Partnerships, Charlie Neiman, expressed excitement about expanding their relationship with the NHL and providing fans with more ways to engage with local teams. The NHL has also announced plans to produce games for the Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Wild, and Blues. NHL Chief Media Officer and Senior Executive VP, David Proper, highlighted the flexibility this agreement provides the teams to cater to fans' demands in an evolving market.

Amazon has recently signed on to broadcast Wednesday night national regular-season games in Canada in both English and French.

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