Nhl returns to germany after 11-year hiatus with ottawa senators-tim stützle matchup in düsseldorf

The National Hockey League (NHL) is making its long-awaited return to Germany, with a pair of games in Düsseldorf featuring German star Tim Stützle and the Ottawa Senators against the Chicago Blackhawks.

Stützle's homecoming highlights nhl's european growth strategy

After a 15-year absence, the NHL is back in Germany, with regular season games planned for the coming years in various locations. The Senators' December 18 and 20 matchups in Düsseldorf mark the start of this new international chapter for the league.

NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly hailed Germany as a