NHL announces teams and locations for 2027 Global Series in Germany
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 8:16 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
The NHL revealed the teams and venues for its 2027 Global Series in Germany. The Edmonton Oilers will play two games in Cologne, while the Boston Bruins will have two matchups in Munich. Edmonton's Leon Draisaitl, a native of Cologne, will return to his hometown for the games, marking the first NHL regular-season games in the city. JJ Peterka, from Munich, will also take part in historic games for his local fans. Specific opponents and dates for the matchups are still to be announced.
- •Oilers play two games in Cologne, Bruins in Munich for 2027 Global Series.
- •Leon Draisaitl returns to his hometown for the Oilers' games.
- •JJ Peterka will represent the Bruins in his hometown of Munich.
- •Cologne and Munich will host their first NHL regular-season games.
- •Specific opponents and dates for matchups yet to be determined.
- 8:16 PMYahoo Sports — NHL announces ‘Global Series’ international locations & teams for 2027
"The locations of the games and two of the teams have been revealed.
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