{
  "id": 2128671,
  "title": "Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers to play NHL games in Germany in 2027",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/boston-bruins-and-edmonton-oilers-to-play-nhl-games-in-germany-in-2027",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-20T12:04:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/boston-bruins-edmonton-oilers-play-120427309.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers have been selected to play two regular-season games in Germany during the 2027-28 NHL season, according to a recent announcement by the league. The Bruins will host their matches in Munich, while the Oilers will play their games in Cologne, Leon Draisaitl's hometown. The opponents for these games have yet to be announced. NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly stated that these events signify a significant step in the commitment to expand the game of hockey in Germany. By bringing more NHL games to one of Europe's most dynamic hockey markets, the league aims to deepen fan engagement, strengthen partnerships, and create opportunities to grow the sport throughout the country. The Chicago Blackhawks and Ottawa Senators are already scheduled to play two games in Düsseldorf in December. These Global Series games mark the second and third regular-season NHL games held in Germany, following the Buffalo Sabres and Los Angeles Kings' matches in Berlin in 2011. The NHL and NHLPA are committed to staging regular-season games in Germany for at least the next three seasons.",
  "summary": "The Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers will each play two regular-season games in Germany next year as part of the NHL and NHLPA’s efforts to grow hockey in the country, the league announced Thursday. The Bruins are to play two games in Munich, while the Oilers will play two matches in Leon Draisaitl’s native city of Cologne during the 2027-28 NHL season.",
  "key_points": [
    "Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers to play in Germany 2027-28 season",
    "Bruins to host games in Munich, Oilers in Cologne",
    "NHL aims to expand hockey in Europe's dynamic market"
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers to play NHL games in Germany in 2027",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/boston-bruins-and-edmonton-oilers-to-play-nhl-games-in-germany-in-2027-2132183",
        "published": "2026-08-20T12:04:56.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}