Oilers, Bruins to play 2027 Global Series Germany

The NHL and NHLPA announced on Thursday that the Edmonton Oilers will play 2027 NHL Global Series Germany games in Cologne, while the Boston Bruins will play in Munich as part of a three-year commitment to regular-season games in Germany. The announcement was made at a press conference at FC Bayern Munich's training ground, highlighting a partnership between the NHL and the iconic soccer club to grow hockey in Germany. German stars Leon Draisaitl (Oilers) and JJ Peterka (Bruins) were present at the event alongside NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly and Bayern Munich CMO Rouven Kasper, with ticketing and opponent details to be revealed later this season.