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The NHL and NHLPA unveiled a long-term plan to grow hockey in Germany through grassroots programs, new partnerships, and fan engagement, starting with the 2026 NHL Global Series in Düsseldorf (Ottawa Senators vs Chicago Blackhawks) and committing to bring NHL regular-season games to Germany for at least three seasons.
The Apex Legends Global Series tournament was disrupted after professional players were hacked mid-match, with one player able to see through walls and another given an aimbot. The tournament was subsequently abandoned, raising concerns about the security of EA games. Hackers exploited a Remote Code Execution (RCE) exploit to gain control over games protected by Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC), prompting warnings from the Anti-Cheat Police Department to avoid playing affected games until the issue is addressed.
The Minnesota Wild fought back in the third period to force overtime against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the Global Series, but ultimately lost 4-3. Defenseman Jon Merrill scored his first goal in 48 games, while Mats Zuccarello and Jake Middleton also found the back of the net. However, the Wild's top players, Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy, have been struggling to make an impact. Kaprizov has only one even-strength goal this season, while Boldy has yet to score since returning from injury. The Wild's power play continues to struggle, going 0 for 3 in this game. The team is winless in their last five games and sits four points ahead of last place in the Central Division.
The Detroit Red Wings blew a two-goal lead in the third period and suffered a 3-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs in the Global Series in Sweden. Former Red Wings player Tyler Bertuzzi sparked the Leafs' comeback, scoring early in the third period and assisting on John Tavares' goal. Lucas Raymond, the lone Swede on the Red Wings' roster, scored his second goal in as many days. Despite a strong start, the Wings could only manage one point from their games in Sweden.
The NHL is playing its first games in Australia as part of the Global Series, with the Arizona Coyotes facing off against the Los Angeles Kings in Melbourne. Players and officials have been excited to experience the country's unique wildlife, with some hoping to see kangaroos and koalas. However, there have been some misconceptions about the availability of these animals in Melbourne.
TV industry executives discussed cost-effective programming and the impact of the WGA strike at the Banff Media World Festival. Streamers are becoming a new option for TV series sales, but with slimmed-down orders and changed deal points. The global TV industry has passed peak TV in terms of volume, but not standards. Executives are focusing on creating global series with worldwide impact, rather than just focusing on the US market. Amazon Studios' head of drama series pointed to the success of the Russo brothers' Citadel global spy thriller, which has spun off local-language formats in various countries.
The Detroit Red Wings will play in Sweden as part of the 2023 NHL Global Series, joining the Minnesota Wild, Ottawa Senators, and Toronto Maple Leafs for four regular-season games at Avicii Arena in Stockholm. The Red Wings will face off against the Senators and Maple Leafs, with tickets going on sale to the public on May 2. This will mark the second time the Red Wings have played regular-season games in Europe, and the roster currently includes six Swedish players.
The LA Kings will participate in the 2023 NHL Global Series in Melbourne, Australia, where they will play two preseason games against the Arizona Coyotes at Rod Laver Arena. This marks the NHL's first games in the Southern Hemisphere. The Kings have played games overseas several times throughout their franchise history, including in Europe and China. Travel packages will be available to fans of both clubs, and ticketing information is available now.
The NHL and NHLPA have announced that the Arizona Coyotes and Los Angeles Kings will play the first-ever NHL games in the Southern Hemisphere as part of the 2023 NHL Global Series in Melbourne, Australia. The preseason games will be played on September 23 and 24 at Rod Laver Arena. The event is supported by the Victorian Government and will showcase Melbourne as a premier destination for sports in Australia. The Kings and Coyotes have both played international games before, but this will be the NHL's first foray into the Southern Hemisphere.