List of international games played by NHL teams


Throughout the history of the National Hockey League, there has been a long-standing tradition of international games played by NHL teams. The following is a list of games played by NHL teams against other NHL teams and non-NHL teams outside the United States and Canada, as well games played by NHL teams in the United States and Canada against non-North American teams.
The first NHL international games were held as part of the 1938 Detroit Red Wings–Montreal Canadiens European tour, where the Detroit Red Wings and the Montreal Canadiens played a nine-game series in various cities in Britain and France from April 21 to May 14. That first game played on April 21, 1938 was the first one organized by any major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada, to take place outside North America. Since then, the league has staged games throughout Europe and in Japan, China, and Australia. While most NHL international games have been exhibition or preseason contests, the first ones to count towards the league's regular seasons standings were held in October 3–4, 1997, when the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim and the Vancouver Canucks played a two-game series in Japan to open the 1997–98 regular season.
In the tables below:Bolded team names denote winners.
  • '' Indicates regular season games.''

Europe

1938 Detroit Red Wings–Montreal Canadiens European tour

In 1938, for the first time in NHL history two of the league's teams, the Detroit Red Wings and the Montreal Canadiens, went on a tour of Europe with a nine-game series in Britain and France. The Canadiens won the series with a record of 5–3–1.
DateCityArenaTeamTeamScore
April 21London, England, United KingdomEmpress Hall, Earl's CourtDetroit Red WingsMontreal Canadiens5–4
April 23Brighton, England, United KingdomSports Stadium BrightonDetroit Red WingsMontreal Canadiens5–5
April 25Paris, FranceDetroit Red WingsMontreal Canadiens10–8
April 27Paris, FranceDetroit Red WingsMontreal Canadiens4–3
April 29Paris, FranceDetroit Red WingsMontreal Canadiens7–5
May 5London, England, United KingdomEmpress Hall, Earl's CourtDetroit Red WingsMontreal Canadiens6–3
May 7Brighton, England, United KingdomSports Stadium BrightonDetroit Red WingsMontreal Canadiens10–5
May 10London, England, United KingdomEmpress Hall, Earl's CourtDetroit Red WingsMontreal Canadiens5–4
May 14Brighton, England, United KingdomSports Stadium BrightonDetroit Red WingsMontreal Canadiens5–2

1959 Boston Bruins–New York Rangers European tour

In 1959, the Boston Bruins and the New York Rangers went on a 23-game tour of Europe, visiting England, Switzerland, France, Belgium, West Germany, and Austria. The Rangers won the series with a record of 11–9–3.
The first game in Geneva was attended by a sell-out crowd of 11,000, the attendance for the Zürich games was 4500 and 2000. In Berlin, only 600 people went to see the first game.
DateCityArenaTeamTeamScoreAttendance
April 29London, United KingdomEmpire Pool, WembleyBoston BruinsNew York Rangers7–5
April 30London, United KingdomEmpire Pool, WembleyBoston BruinsNew York Rangers4–3
May 2Geneva, SwitzerlandPatinoire des VernetsBoston BruinsNew York Rangers4–311,000
May 3Geneva, SwitzerlandPatinoire des VernetsBoston BruinsNew York Rangers12–4
May 4Boulogne-Billancourt, FrancePatinoire de Boulogne-BillancourtBoston BruinsNew York Rangers6–2
May 5Boulogne-Billancourt, FrancePatinoire de Boulogne-BillancourtBoston BruinsNew York Rangers6–4
May 6Antwerp, BelgiumSportpaleisBoston BruinsNew York Rangers6–3
May 7Antwerp, BelgiumSportpaleisBoston BruinsNew York Rangers6–3
May 8Antwerp, BelgiumSportpaleisBoston BruinsNew York Rangers8–4
May 9Zürich, SwitzerlandHallenstadionBoston BruinsNew York Rangers7–64,500
May 10Zürich, SwitzerlandHallenstadionBoston BruinsNew York Rangers4–22,000
May 12Dortmund, West GermanyBoston BruinsNew York Rangers4–2
May 13Dortmund, West GermanyBoston BruinsNew York Rangers6–4
May 14Essen, West GermanyBoston BruinsNew York Rangers6–4
May 15Essen, West GermanyBoston BruinsNew York Rangers4–3
May 16Krefeld, West GermanyRheinlandhalleBoston BruinsNew York Rangers8–0
May 17Krefeld, West GermanyRheinlandhalleBoston BruinsNew York Rangers7–2
May 19West Berlin, West GermanySportpalastBoston BruinsNew York Rangers6–6600
May 20West Berlin, West GermanySportpalastBoston BruinsNew York Rangers3–2
May 21West Berlin, West GermanySportpalastBoston BruinsNew York Rangers8–2
May 22Vienna, AustriaBoston BruinsNew York Rangers2–2
May 23Vienna, AustriaBoston BruinsNew York Rangers5–3
May 24Vienna, AustriaBoston BruinsNew York Rangers4–4

1975–76 Super Series

In late 1975 and early 1976, two Soviet League teams from Moscow, Soviet Union played an eight-game series against several NHL teams. The games took place in the United States and Canada. The Soviet teams won the series with a record of 5–2–1. Individually, CSKA had a record of 2–1–1 and Krylya Sovetov had a record of 3–1–0.
DateCityArenaTeamTeamScoreAttendance
December 28, 1975New York, United StatesMadison Square GardenCSKA MoscowNew York Rangers7–317,500
December 29, 1975Pittsburgh, United StatesCivic ArenaKrylya Sovetov MoscowPittsburgh Penguins7–413,218
December 31, 1975Montreal, CanadaMontreal ForumCSKA MoscowMontreal Canadiens3–318,975
January 4, 1976Buffalo, United StatesBuffalo Memorial AuditoriumKrylya Sovetov MoscowBuffalo Sabres6–1216,433
January 7, 1976Chicago, United StatesChicago StadiumKrylya Sovetov MoscowChicago Black Hawks4–218,500
January 8, 1976Boston, United StatesBoston GardenCSKA MoscowBoston Bruins5–215,003
January 10, 1976Uniondale, United StatesNassau Veterans Memorial ColiseumKrylya Sovetov MoscowNew York Islanders2–114,865
January 11, 1976Philadelphia, United StatesSpectrumCSKA MoscowPhiladelphia Flyers1–417,077

1977–78 Czechoslovak NHL tour and Super Series

In late 1977 and early 1978, two Czechoslovak teams along with one Soviet team went on a 13-game tour of the NHL, playing against several NHL teams. Games took place in the United States and Canada. Both sides finished the series with 6–6–1 records. Individually, Kladno had a record of 2–1–1, Pardubice had a record of 1–3–0, and Spartak had a record of 3–2–0.
DateCityArenaTeamTeamScoreAttendance
December 26, 1977New York, United StatesMadison Square GardenPoldi KladnoNew York Rangers4–410,123
December 26, 1977Philadelphia, United StatesSpectrumTesla PardubicePhiladelphia Flyers1–6
December 28, 1977Vancouver, CanadaPacific ColiseumSpartak MoscowVancouver Canucks0–2
December 28, 1977Bloomington, United StatesMetropolitan Sports CenterTesla PardubiceMinnesota North Stars4–2
December 31, 1977Chicago, United StatesChicago StadiumPoldi KladnoChicago Black Hawks6–4
January 2, 1978Toronto, CanadaMaple Leaf GardensPoldi KladnoToronto Maple Leafs8–5
January 2, 1978Detroit, United StatesDetroit OlympiaTesla PardubiceDetroit Red Wings4–5
January 3, 1978Denver, United StatesMcNichols Sports ArenaSpartak MoscowColorado Rockies8–3
January 4, 1978Richfield, United StatesRichfield ColiseumPoldi KladnoCleveland Barons3–4
January 4, 1978Uniondale, United StatesNassau Veterans Memorial ColiseumTesla PardubiceNew York Islanders3–89,437
January 5, 1978St. Louis, United StatesCheckerdomeSpartak MoscowSt. Louis Blues2–1
January 6, 1978Montreal, CanadaMontreal ForumSpartak MoscowMontreal Canadiens2–5
January 8, 1978Atlanta, United StatesOmni ColiseumSpartak MoscowAtlanta Flames2–1

1978–79 Super Series

In late 1978 and early 1979, Soviet Union's Krylya Sovetov from Moscow played a four-game series against NHL teams. Games took place in the United States. Krylya Sovetov won the series with a 2–1–1 record.
DateCityArenasTeamTeamScore
December 31, 1978Bloomington, United StatesMetropolitan Sports CenterKrylya SovetovMinnesota North Stars8–5
January 2, 1979Philadelphia, United StatesSpectrumKrylya SovetovPhiladelphia Flyers4–4
January 4, 1979Detroit, United StatesDetroit OlympiaKrylya SovetovDetroit Red Wings5–6
January 9, 1979Boston, United StatesBoston GardenKrylya SovetovBoston Bruins4–1

1979 Challenge Cup

The 1979 Challenge Cup was a series of international ice hockey games between the Soviet Union national ice hockey team and a team of All-Stars from the National Hockey League. The games were played on February 8, 10, and 11 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. It replaced the NHL's all-star festivities for the 1978–79 NHL season. The Soviets defeated the NHL All-Stars 2 games to 1.
DateCityArenaTeamTeamScoreAttendance
February 8, 1979New York, United StatesMadison Square GardenNHL All-StarsSoviet Union4–217,438
February 10, 1979New York, United StatesMadison Square GardenSoviet UnionNHL All-Stars5–417,438
February 11, 1979New York, United StatesMadison Square GardenSoviet UnionNHL All-Stars6–017,545

1979–80 Super Series

In late 1979 and early 1980, two Soviet teams from Moscow, CSKA and [HC HC Dynamo Moscow|Dynamo Moscow|Dynamo], played a nine-game series against several NHL teams. Games took place in the United States and Canada. The Moscow teams won the series with a record of 5–3–1. Individually, CSKA had a record of 3–2–0, and Dynamo had a record of 2–1–1.
DateCityArenaTeamTeamScoreAttendance
December 26, 1979Vancouver, CanadaPacific ColiseumDynamo MoscowVancouver Canucks2–6-
December 27, 1979New York, United StatesMadison Square GardenCSKA MoscowNew York Rangers5–217,429
December 29, 1979Uniondale, United StatesNassau Veterans Memorial ColiseumCSKA MoscowNew York Islanders3–210,123
December 31, 1979Montreal, CanadaMontreal ForumCSKA MoscowMontreal Canadiens2–417,000
January 2, 1980Winnipeg, CanadaWinnipeg ArenaDynamo MoscowWinnipeg Jets7–0
January 3, 1980Buffalo, United StatesBuffalo Memorial AuditoriumCSKA MoscowBuffalo Sabres1–6
January 4, 1980Edmonton, CanadaNorthlands ColiseumDynamo MoscowEdmonton Oilers4–1
January 6, 1980Quebec City, CanadaColisée de QuébecCSKA MoscowQuebec Nordiques6–4
January 8, 1980Landover, United StatesCapital CentreDynamo MoscowWashington Capitals5–5

1980 DN-Cup

In 1980, the Minnesota North Stars and the Washington Capitals participated in the DN-Cup, a round-robin tournament in Sweden sponsored by the newspaper Dagens Nyheter, with Swedish teams AIK and Djurgården from Stockholm. Six games were played in total, five involving the NHL teams. Washington won the tournament with a 3–0–0 record, Minnesota finished second with 2–1–0, AIK finished third and Djurgården last.
DateCityArenaTeamTeamScoreAttendance
September 22Stockholm, SwedenJohanneshovs IsstadionWashington CapitalsMinnesota North Stars4–3 2OT4,288
September 23Stockholm, SwedenJohanneshovs IsstadionMinnesota North StarsDjurgården Stockholm8–03,663
September 24Stockholm, SwedenJohanneshovs IsstadionWashington CapitalsAIK Stockholm2–14,104
September 25Stockholm, SwedenJohanneshovs IsstadionMinnesota North StarsAIK Stockholm4–32,895
September 26Stockholm, SwedenJohanneshovs IsstadionWashington CapitalsDjurgården Stockholm3–25,873

1981 DN-Cup

In 1981, the New York Rangers and the Washington Capitals participated in the round-robin DN-Cup in Sweden with Swedish teams Västra Frölunda, AIK, and Djurgården. The New York won the tournament with a 4–0–0 record, ahead of AIK, Västra Frölunda, Washington and Djurgården. The list of DN-Cup games excludes three games played without NHL participation.
Each NHL team played an additional game in Finland, against HIFK and Oulun Kärpät. In total, the NHL teams posted a record of 5–3–0 against the European teams, New York finished 3–1–0, Washington 2–2–0.

1982–83 Super Series

In late 1982 and early 1983, the Soviet Union national team played a six-game series against several NHL teams. Games took place in the United States and Canada. The Soviet Union team won the series with a 4–2–0 record.
DateCityArenaTeamTeamScore
December 28, 1982Edmonton, CanadaNorthlands ColiseumSoviet UnionEdmonton Oilers3–4
December 30, 1982Quebec City, CanadaColisée de QuébecSoviet UnionQuebec Nordiques3–0
December 31, 1982Montreal, CanadaMontreal ForumSoviet UnionMontreal Canadiens5–0
January 2, 1983Calgary, CanadaStampede CorralSoviet UnionCalgary Flames2–3
January 4, 1983Bloomington, United StatesMet CenterSoviet UnionMinnesota North Stars6–3
January 6, 1983Philadelphia, United StatesSpectrumSoviet UnionPhiladelphia Flyers5–1

1985–86 Super Series

In late 1985 and early 1986, two Soviet teams from Moscow, CSKA and Dynamo, played a ten-game series against several NHL teams. Games took place in the United States and Canada. The Moscow teams won the series with a record of 7–2–1. Individually, CSKA had a record of 5–1–0 and Dynamo had a record of 2–1–1.
DateCityArenaTeamTeamScoreAttendance
December 26, 1985Inglewood, United StatesThe ForumCSKA MoscowLos Angeles Kings5–216,005
December 27, 1985Edmonton, CanadaNorthlands ColiseumCSKA MoscowEdmonton Oilers6–317,498
December 29, 1985Quebec City, CanadaColisée de QuébecCSKA MoscowQuebec Nordiques1–5
December 29, 1985Calgary, CanadaOlympic SaddledomeDynamo MoscowCalgary Flames3–4
December 31, 1985Montreal, CanadaMontreal ForumCSKA MoscowMontreal Canadiens6–1
January 2, 1986St. Louis, United StatesSt. Louis ArenaCSKA MoscowSt. Louis Blues4–2
January 4, 1986Bloomington, United StatesMet CenterCSKA MoscowMinnesota North Stars4–3
January 4, 1986Pittsburgh, United StatesCivic ArenaDynamo MoscowPittsburgh Penguins3–316,033
January 6, 1986Boston, United StatesBoston GardenDynamo MoscowBoston Bruins6–4
January 8, 1986Buffalo, United StatesBuffalo Memorial AuditoriumDynamo MoscowBuffalo Sabres7–4

Rendez-vous '87

Rendez-vous '87 was a series of international ice hockey games between the Soviet Union national ice hockey team and a team of All-Stars from the National Hockey League. The games were played on February 11 and 13 at Le Colisée in Quebec City. It replaced the NHL's all-star festivities for the 1986–87 NHL season. Both teams won one of the two games, with the Soviets winning overall on total score, 8–7.
DateCityArenaTeamTeamScoreAttendance
February 11, 1987Quebec City, CanadaColisée de QuébecSoviet UnionNHL All-Stars3–415,398
February 13, 1987Quebec City, CanadaColisée de QuébecSoviet UnionNHL All-Stars5–315,395

1988–89 Super Series

In late 1988 and early 1989 two Soviet League teams, CSKA Moscow and Dinamo Riga, played a 14-games series against several NHL teams. Games took place in the United States and Canada. Both sides finished with a record of 6–6–2. Individually, CSKA had a record of 4–2–1 and Dinamo had a record of 2–4–1.
DateCityArenaTeamTeamScore
December 26, 1988Quebec City, CanadaColisée de QuébecCSKA MoscowQuebec Nordiques5–5
December 27, 1988Calgary, CanadaOlympic SaddledomeDinamo RigaCalgary Flames2–2
December 28, 1988Edmonton, CanadaNorthlands ColiseumDinamo RigaEdmonton Oilers1–2
December 29, 1988Uniondale, United StatesNassau ColiseumCSKA MoscowNew York Islanders3–2
December 30, 1988Vancouver, CanadaPacific ColiseumDinamo RigaVancouver Canucks1–6
December 31, 1988Boston, United StatesBoston GardenCSKA MoscowBoston Bruins5–4
December 31, 1988Inglewood, United StatesGreat Western ForumDinamo RigaLos Angeles Kings5–3
January 2, 1989East Rutherford, United StatesBrendan Byrne ArenaCSKA MoscowNew Jersey Devils5–0
January 4, 1989Pittsburgh, United StatesCivic ArenaCSKA MoscowPittsburgh Penguins2–4
January 4, 1989Chicago, United StatesChicago StadiumDinamo RigaChicago Blackhawks1–4
January 5, 1989St. Louis, United StatesSt. Louis ArenaDinamo RigaSt. Louis Blues0–5
January 7, 1989Bloomington, United StatesMet CenterDinamo RigaMinnesota North Stars2–1
January 7, 1989Hartford, United StatesHartford Civic CenterCSKA MoscowHartford Whalers6–3
January 9, 1989Buffalo, United StatesBuffalo Memorial AuditoriumCSKA MoscowBuffalo Sabres5–6

1989 Friendship Tour

In 1989, the Calgary Flames and the Washington Capitals went on a twelve-game European tour, playing against teams from Sweden and the Soviet Union. The Flames preceded these games with a two-game series in Czechoslovakia against the Czechoslovakia national team, losing both. The NHL teams won the series with a record of 7–5–0. Individually, Calgary had a record of 3–3–0 and Washington had a record of 4–2–0.
DateCityArenaTeamTeamScoreAttendance
September 10Prague, CzechoslovakiaSportovní hala ČSTVCalgary FlamesCzechoslovakia2–4
September 11Prague, CzechoslovakiaSportovní hala ČSTVCalgary FlamesCzechoslovakia1–4-
September 12Karlstad, SwedenWashington CapitalsFärjestad BK4–7
September 13Gävle, SwedenWashington CapitalsBrynäs IF3–1
September 14Leningrad, Soviet UnionV. I. Lenin Sport & Concert ComplexCalgary FlamesKhimik Voskresensk4–214,000
September 15Moscow, Soviet UnionLuzhniki Palace of SportsWashington CapitalsSpartak Moscow8–7 10,000
September 16Kiev, Soviet UnionPalace of SportsCalgary FlamesSokol Kiev5–26,900
September 17Moscow, Soviet UnionLuzhniki Palace of SportsWashington CapitalsDynamo Moscow2–78,700
September 18Moscow, Soviet UnionLuzhniki Palace of SportsCalgary FlamesKrylya Sovetov Moscow3–2 6,000
September 19Riga, Soviet UnionPalace of SportsWashington CapitalsDinamo Riga2–1 5,000
September 20Moscow, Soviet UnionLuzniki Palace of SportsCalgary FlamesCSKA Moscow1–212,000
September 21Leningrad, Soviet UnionV. I. Lenin Sport & Concert ComplexWashington CapitalsSKA Leningrad5–48,500

1989–90 Super Series

In late 1989 and early 1990 a record four Soviet teams. Games took place in the United States and Canada. The Soviet teams won the series with a record of 11–9–1. Individually, CSKA had a record of 4–1–0, Dynamo had a record of 3–2–0, Khimik had a record of 3–3–0, and Krylya Sovetov had a record of 1–3–1.
DateCityArenaTeamTeamScore
December 4, 1989Inglewood, United StatesGreat Western ForumKhimik VoskresenskLos Angeles Kings6–3
December 6, 1989Edmonton, CanadaNorthlands ColiseumKhimik VoskresenskEdmonton Oilers2–6
December 8, 1989Calgary, CanadaOlympic SaddledomeKhimik VoskresenskCalgary Flames3–6
December 11, 1989Detroit, United StatesJoe Louis ArenaKhimik VoskresenskDetroit Red Wings4–2
December 12, 1989Landover, United StatesCapital CentreKhimik VoskresenskWashington Capitals2–5
December 14, 1989St. Louis, United StatesSt. Louis ArenaKhimik VoskresenskSt. Louis Blues6–3
December 26, 1989Uniondale, United StatesNassau ColiseumKrylya Sovetov MoscowNew York Islanders4–5
December 27, 1989Hartford, United StatesHartford Civic CenterKrylya Sovetov MoscowHartford Whalers3–4
December 27, 1989Winnipeg, CanadaWinnipeg ArenaCSKA MoscowWinnipeg Jets1–4
December 29, 1989Pittsburgh, United StatesCivic ArenaDynamo MoscowPittsburgh Penguins5–2
December 29, 1989Vancouver, CanadaPacific ColiseumCSKA MoscowVancouver Canucks6–0
December 31, 1989Quebec City, CanadaColisée de QuébecKrylya Sovetov MoscowQuebec Nordiques4–4
December 31, 1989Toronto, CanadaMaple Leaf GardensDynamo MoscowToronto Maple Leafs7–4
January 1, 1990New York, United StatesMadison Square GardenKrylya Sovetov MoscowNew York Rangers3–1
January 2, 1990Bloomington, United StatesMet CenterCSKA MoscowMinnesota North Stars4–2
January 3, 1990Montreal, CanadaMontreal ForumKrylya Sovetov MoscowMontreal Canadiens1–2
January 3, 1990Buffalo, United StatesBuffalo Memorial AuditoriumDynamo MoscowBuffalo Sabres2–4
January 6, 1990East Rutherford, United StatesBrendan Byrne ArenaDynamo MoscowNew Jersey Devils1–7
January 7, 1990Chicago, United StatesChicago StadiumCSKA MoscowChicago Blackhawks6–4
January 9, 1990Philadelphia, United StatesSpectrumCSKA MoscowPhiladelphia Flyers5–4
January 9, 1990Boston, United StatesBoston GardenDynamo MoscowBoston Bruins3–1

1990 Edmonton Oilers–St. Louis Blues European tournament

In 1990, the Edmonton Oilers and the St. Louis Blues participated in the Epson Cup played in Düsseldorf with hosts Düsseldorfer EG. The Oilers then played two more games against EC Graz of Austria, and EC Hedos Munich of Germany. The NHL teams posted a record of 4–0–0, excluding the NHL-only game.
DateCityArenaTeamTeamScoreAttendance
September 6Düsseldorf, West GermanyEisstadion an der BrehmstraßeSt. Louis BluesDüsseldorfer EG3–15,800
September 7Düsseldorf, West GermanyEisstadion an der BrehmstraßeSt. Louis BluesEdmonton Oilers10–15,000
September 8Düsseldorf, West GermanyEisstadion an der BrehmstraßeEdmonton OilersDüsseldorfer EG2–08,125
September 14Graz, AustriaEisstadion LiebenauEdmonton OilersEC Graz12–35,000
September 15Munich, West GermanyOlympia-EissportzentrumEdmonton OilersEC Hedos Munich8–46,300

1990 Friendship Tour

In 1990, the Minnesota North Stars and the Montreal Canadiens went on a nine-game tour of Europe, dubbed the Friendship Tour '90, with a game in Sweden against AIK, and the rest in the Soviet Union against CSKA Moscow, Dynamo Moscow, Khimik Voskresensk, Krylya Sovetov Moscow, a SKA Leningrad/Torpedo Yaroslavl joint squad, Sokol Kiev, Spartak Moscow, and Latvian team Dinamo Riga. The European teams won the series with a record of 5–4–0. Individually, the Canadiens had a record of 3–2–0 and the North Stars had a record of 1–3–0.
For the game in Sweden, the NHL had required the Canadiens to wear generic orange jerseys with the NHL shield, but backed off when the organisation was uncooperative.
DateCityArenaTeamTeamScoreAttendance
September 10Stockholm, SwedenStockholm Globe ArenaMontreal CanadiensAIK Stockholm7–18,658
September 12Leningrad, Soviet UnionYubileyny Sports PalaceMontreal CanadiensSKA Leningrad/Torpedo Yaroslavl5–36,500 or 7,000
September 13Moscow, Soviet UnionLuzhniki Palace of SportsMinnesota North StarsSpartak Moscow5–87,000
September 14Riga, LatviaPalace of SportsMontreal CanadiensDinamo Riga4–25,500 or 5,000
September 15Moscow, Soviet UnionLuzhniki Palace of SportsMinnesota North StarsKrylya Sovetov Moscow2–3 3,500
September 16Moscow, Soviet UnionLuzhniki Palace of SportsMontreal CanadiensDynamo Moscow1–410,000
September 17Voskresensk, Soviet UnionPodmoskovie Ice PalaceMinnesota North StarsKhimik Voskresensk3–23,000
September 18Moscow, Soviet UnionLuzhniki Palace of SportsMontreal CanadiensCSKA Moscow2–3 10,000
September 19Kiev, Soviet UnionPalace of SportsMinnesota North StarsSokol Kiev0–54,000

1990–91 Super Series

In late 1990 and early 1991 three Soviet teams went on a 21-game tour of North America, playing against every NHL team. Games took place in the United States and Canada. The Soviet teams won the series with a record of 12–6–3. Individually, CSKA had a record of 6–1–0, Dynamo had a record of 3–2–2, and Khimik had a record of 3–3–1.
DateCityArenaTeamTeamScore
December 3, 1990Inglewood, United StatesGreat Western ForumKhimik VoskresenskLos Angeles Kings1–5
December 5, 1990St. Louis, United StatesSt. Louis ArenaKhimik VoskresenskSt. Louis Blues2–4
December 8, 1990Uniondale, United StatesNassau ColiseumKhimik VoskresenskNew York Islanders2–2
December 10, 1990Montreal, CanadaMontreal ForumKhimik VoskresenskMontreal Canadiens6–3
December 12, 1990Buffalo, United StatesBuffalo Memorial AuditoriumKhimik VoskresenskBuffalo Sabres5–4
December 16, 1990Boston, United StatesBoston GardenKhimik VoskresenskBoston Bruins5–2
December 18, 1990Bloomington, United StatesMet CenterKhimik VoskresenskMinnesota North Stars4–6
December 26, 1990Detroit, United StatesJoe Louis ArenaCSKA MoscowDetroit Red Wings5–2
December 31, 1990New York, United StatesMadison Square GardenCSKA MoscowNew York Rangers6–1
January 1, 1991Toronto, CanadaMaple Leaf GardensDynamo MoscowToronto Maple Leafs4–7
January 1, 1991Chicago, United StatesChicago StadiumCSKA MoscowChicago Blackhawks4–2
January 3, 1991Hartford, United StatesHartford Civic CenterDynamo MoscowHartford Whalers0–0
January 4, 1991Calgary, CanadaOlympic SaddledomeCSKA MoscowCalgary Flames6–4
January 6, 1991East Rutherford, United StatesBrendan Byrne ArenaDynamo MoscowNew Jersey Devils2–2
January 6, 1991Edmonton, CanadaNorthlands ColiseumCSKA MoscowEdmonton Oilers2–4
January 8, 1991Landover, United StatesCapital CentreDynamo MoscowWashington Capitals2–3
January 9, 1991Winnipeg, CanadaWinnipeg ArenaCSKA MoscowWinnipeg Jets6–4
January 10, 1991Philadelphia, United StatesSpectrumDynamo MoscowPhiladelphia Flyers4–1
January 12, 1991Pittsburgh, United StatesCivic ArenaDynamo MoscowPittsburgh Penguins4–3
January 13, 1991Vancouver, CanadaPacific ColiseumCSKA MoscowVancouver Canucks4–3
January 15, 1991Quebec City, CanadaColisée de QuébecDynamo MoscowQuebec Nordiques4–1

1992 Chicago Blackhawks–Montreal Canadiens English games

In 1992, the Chicago Blackhawks and the Montreal Canadiens played a two-game series in England. Each team won one game.
DateCityArenaTeamTeamScore
September 12London, United KingdomWembley ArenaChicago BlackhawksMontreal Canadiens2–3
September 13London, United KingdomWembley ArenaChicago BlackhawksMontreal Canadiens5–4

1993 New York Rangers–Toronto Maple Leafs English games

In 1993, the New York Rangers and the Toronto Maple Leafs played a two-game series in England. The Rangers won both games.
DateCityArenaTeamTeamScore
September 11London, United KingdomWembley ArenaToronto Maple LeafsNew York Rangers3–5
September 12London, United KingdomWembley ArenaNew York RangersToronto Maple Leafs3–1

1994 NHL International Challenge in Finland, with the Winnipeg Jets

In 1994, the original Winnipeg Jets played in a four-team compressed tournament with HIFK Helsinki, Helsinki Jokerit, and Tappara Tampere in Finland. The Jets won their first game against Tappara, and then HIFK in the final. The tournament had been set up for a final game between Teemu Selänne's old team and current team.
DateCityArenaTeamTeamScore
September 9Helsinki, FinlandHelsinki Ice HallWinnipeg JetsTappara Tampere8–2
September 11Helsinki, FinlandHelsinki Ice HallWinnipeg JetsHIFK Helsinki5–3

Ninety Nine All Stars Tour

During the 1994–95 NHL lockout, Wayne Gretzky formed a team called the Ninety Nine All Stars to play a tour of exhibition games across Europe against various European club teams, in order to stay in game shape and raise money for charity.
DateCityArenaTeamTeamScore
December 1Auburn Hills, United StatesThe Palace of Auburn HillsNinety Nine All StarsDetroit Vipers3–4
December 3Helsinki, FinlandHelsinki Ice HallNinety Nine All StarsJokerit7–1
December 4Tampere, FinlandTampere Ice StadiumNinety Nine All StarsIlves3–4
December 6Oslo, NorwayNinety Nine All StarsNorwegian Spectrum All Stars6–3
December 9Stockholm, SwedenStockholm Globe ArenaNinety Nine All StarsDjurgårdens IF8–3
December 10Gothenburg, SwedenScandinaviumNinety Nine All StarsVästra Frölunda HC5–2
December 12Malmö, SwedenMalmö IsstadionNinety Nine All StarsMalmö IF5–6
December 14Freiburg, GermanyNinety Nine All StarsGerman All Stars8–5

1998 Buffalo Sabres–Tampa Bay Lightning Austrian tournament

In 1998, the Buffalo Sabres and the Tampa Bay Lightning played in a three-game tournament in Austria against the Austrian teams KAC Klagenfurt and VEU Feldkirch. The NHL teams won the tournament with a record of 2–0–0, excluding the NHL-only game.
DateCityArenaTeamTeamScore
September 15Klagenfurt, AustriaVorarlberghalleTampa Bay LightningVEU Feldkirch4–1
September 16Klagenfurt, AustriaStadthalleBuffalo SabresKAC Klagenfurt5–1
September 18Innsbruck, AustriaOlympiahalleTampa Bay LightningBuffalo Sabres5–1

2000 NHL Challenge

In 2000, the Vancouver Canucks played a two-game series in Sweden against the Swedish teams Djurgården Stockholm and MoDo Örnsköldsvik. The Canucks won both games.
DateCityArenaTeamTeamScore
September 13Stockholm, SwedenStockholm Globe ArenaVancouver CanucksMoDo Örnsköldsvik5–2
September 15Stockholm, SwedenStockholm Globe ArenaVancouver CanucksDjurgården Stockholm2–1

2001 NHL Challenge

In 2001, the Colorado Avalanche played a single game in Sweden against the Swedish team Brynäs Gävle. The Avalanche won. Two more games were scheduled, but the tour was cut short due to the September 11 attacks.
DateCityArenaTeamTeamScore
September 16Stockholm, SwedenStockholm Globe ArenaColorado AvalancheBrynäs Gävle5–3

2003 NHL Challenge

In 2003, the Toronto Maple Leafs played a three-game series in Finland and Sweden against the Finnish team Jokerit Helsinki and the Swedish teams Djurgården Stockholm and Färjestad Karlstad. The Maple Leafs won all games.
DateCityArenaTeamTeamScore
September 16Helsinki, FinlandHartwall AreenaToronto Maple LeafsJokerit Helsinki5–3
September 18Stockholm, SwedenStockholm Globe ArenaToronto Maple LeafsDjurgården Stockholm9–2
September 19Stockholm, SwedenStockholm Globe ArenaToronto Maple LeafsFärjestad Karlstad3–0

2004–05 season NHL Worldstars

During the 2004–2005 NHL labour dispute, the NHL Worldstars team played.
DateCityArenaTeamTeamScore
December 9, 2004Riga, LatviaRigas Sporta PilsHK Riga 2000NHL Worldstars2–4
December 12, 2004Saint Petersburg, RussiaIce PalaceHV71NHL Worldstars4–7
December 17, 2004Jönköping, SwedenKinnarps ArenaHV71NHL Worldstars1–5

2007 NHL Premiere

In 2007, the NHL opened its regular season in Europe for the first time. The Anaheim Ducks and the Los Angeles Kings played a two-game series in England that counted towards the 2007–08 regular season. Each team won one game. Prior to this, the Kings played a two-game series in Austria against the Austrian team Red Bull Salzburg and the Swedish team Färjestad Karlstad, winning both.
DateCityArenaTeamTeamScore
September 25Salzburg, AustriaEisarena SalzburgLos Angeles KingsRed Bull Salzburg7–6
September 26Salzburg, AustriaEisarena SalzburgLos Angeles KingsFärjestad Karlstad3–2
September 29London, United KingdomThe O2 ArenaAnaheim DucksLos Angeles Kings1–4
September 30London, United KingdomThe O2 ArenaLos Angeles KingsAnaheim Ducks1–4

2008 NHL Premiere

In 2008, four teams from the NHL opened their 2008–09 regular seasons in Europe. The Rangers and the Lightning played a two-game series in the Czech Republic, with the Rangers winning both games. The Senators and the Penguins played a two-game series in Sweden, with each team winning one game. Prior to this, the Rangers played in the inaugural Victoria Cup against Metallurg Magnitogorsk from Russia. All four teams also played against various European teams. The NHL teams won all games.
DateCityArenaTeamTeamScore
September 28Berlin, GermanyO2 WorldTampa Bay LightningEisbären Berlin4–1
September 30Bern, SwitzerlandPostFinance ArenaNew York RangersSC Bern8–1
September 30Bratislava, SlovakiaSamsung ArénaTampa Bay LightningSlovan Bratislava3–2
October 1Bern, SwitzerlandPostFinance ArenaNew York RangersMetallurg Magnitogorsk4–3
October 2Helsinki, FinlandHartwall AreenaPittsburgh PenguinsJokerit Helsinki4–1
October 2Gothenburg, SwedenScandinaviumOttawa SenatorsFrölunda Gothenburg4–1
October 4Prague, Czech RepublicO2 ArenaNew York RangersTampa Bay Lightning2–1
October 4Stockholm, SwedenStockholm Globe ArenaPittsburgh PenguinsOttawa Senators4–3
October 5Prague, Czech RepublicO2 ArenaTampa Bay LightningNew York Rangers1–2
October 5Stockholm, SwedenStockholm Globe ArenaOttawa SenatorsPittsburgh Penguins3–1

2009 NHL Premiere

In 2009, four teams from the NHL opened their 2009–10 regular seasons in Europe. The Blackhawks and the Panthers played a two-game series in Finland, with each team winning once. The Red Wings and the Blues played a two-game series in Sweden, with the Blues winning both games. Prior to this, the Blackhawks played in the second annual Victoria Cup against ZSC Lions from Switzerland. All four teams also played against various European teams. The NHL teams had a record of 4–2–0 against the European teams.
DateCityArenaTeamTeamScore
September 28Tampere, FinlandTampere Ice StadiumFlorida PanthersTappara Tampere2–3
September 28Zürich, SwitzerlandHallenstadionChicago BlackhawksHC Davos9–2
September 29Linköping, SwedenCloetta CenterSt. Louis BluesLinköpings HC6–0
September 29Zürich, SwitzerlandHallenstadionChicago BlackhawksZSC Lions1–2
September 30Helsinki, FinlandHartwall AreenaFlorida PanthersJokerit Helsinki4–2
September 30Karlstad, SwedenLöfbergs Lila ArenaDetroit Red WingsFärjestad BK6–2
October 2Helsinki, FinlandHartwall AreenaFlorida PanthersChicago Blackhawks4–3
October 2Stockholm, SwedenEricsson GlobeDetroit Red WingsSt. Louis Blues3–4
October 3Helsinki, FinlandHartwall AreenaChicago BlackhawksFlorida Panthers4–0
October 3Stockholm, SwedenEricsson GlobeSt. Louis BluesDetroit Red Wings5–3

2010 NHL Premiere

In 2010, a record six NHL teams opened their 2010–11 regular seasons in Europe. The Hurricanes and the Wild played a two-game series in Finland, with the Hurricanes winning both games. The Blue Jackets and the Sharks played a two-game series in Sweden, with each team winning one game. The Bruins and the Coyotes played a two-game series in the Czech Republic, with each team winning one game. Prior to this, all six teams also played against various European teams. The NHL teams had a record of 6–1–0 against the European teams.
DateCityArenaTeamTeamScore
October 2Mannheim, GermanySAP ArenaSan Jose SharksAdler Mannheim3–2
October 2Belfast, United KingdomOdyssey CentreBoston BruinsBelfast Giants Selects5–1
October 4Saint Petersburg, RussiaIce PalaceCarolina HurricanesSKA Saint Petersburg3–5
October 4Tampere, FinlandTampere Ice StadiumMinnesota WildIlves Tampere5–1
October 5Liberec, Czech RepublicTipsport ArenaBoston BruinsHC Bílí Tygři Liberec7–1
October 5Malmö, SwedenMalmö ArenaColumbus Blue JacketsMalmö Redhawks4–1
October 6Riga, LatviaArena RigaPhoenix CoyotesDinamo Riga3–1
October 7Helsinki, FinlandHartwall AreenaCarolina HurricanesMinnesota Wild4–3
October 8Helsinki, FinlandHartwall AreenaMinnesota WildCarolina Hurricanes2–1
October 8Stockholm, SwedenEricsson GlobeSan Jose SharksColumbus Blue Jackets3–2
October 9Prague, Czech RepublicO2 ArenaPhoenix CoyotesBoston Bruins5–2
October 9Stockholm, SwedenEricsson GlobeColumbus Blue JacketsSan Jose Sharks3–2
October 10Prague, Czech RepublicO2 ArenaBoston BruinsPhoenix Coyotes3–0

2011 NHL Premiere

In 2011, four teams from the NHL opened their regular seasons in Europe, marking the fifth straight season of the NHL Premiere games. On October 7, the Ducks and the Sabres played a game in Finland, while the Kings and the Rangers played a game in Sweden. The next day, the Ducks and the Rangers played a game in Sweden, while the Sabres and the Kings played a game in Germany. These teams also played exhibition games against HC Sparta Prague from the Czech Republic, Frölunda HC from Sweden, Slovan Bratislava from Slovakia, EV Zug from Switzerland, Jokerit Helsinki from Finland and Adler Mannheim and Hamburg Freezers from Germany as part of their preseason schedule. The New York Rangers, playing four games in five days in four countries, had a record of 3–1–0 against the European teams. The NHL teams had an overall record of 6–1–0 against the European teams.
DateCityArenaTeamTeamScore
September 29Prague, Czech RepublicTesla ArenaNew York RangersHC Sparta Prague2–0
September 30Gothenburg, SwedenScandinaviumNew York RangersFrölunda Gothenburg4–2
October 2Bratislava, SlovakiaSlovnaft ArenaNew York RangersSlovan Bratislava4–1
October 3Zug, SwitzerlandBossard ArenaNew York RangersEV Zug4–8
October 4Helsinki, FinlandHartwall AreenaAnaheim DucksJokerit Helsinki4–3
October 4Hamburg, GermanyO2 World HamburgLos Angeles KingsHamburg Freezers5–4
October 4Mannheim, GermanySAP ArenaBuffalo SabresAdler Mannheim8–3
October 7Helsinki, FinlandHartwall AreenaAnaheim DucksBuffalo Sabres1–4
October 7Stockholm, SwedenEricsson GlobeNew York RangersLos Angeles Kings2–3
October 8Stockholm, SwedenEricsson GlobeNew York RangersAnaheim Ducks1–2
October 8Berlin, GermanyO2 WorldBuffalo SabresLos Angeles Kings4–2

2017 NHL Global Series

On March 24, 2017, the NHL announced the return of regular season games played outside North America in a new event called the NHL Global Series. The Colorado Avalanche and Ottawa Senators played two regular season games at the Ericsson Globe in Stockholm, Sweden on November 10 and 11, 2017 five days after the trade for Matt Duchene. Unlike the previous regular-season series played in Europe by the NHL, these games were played a month into the regular season rather than the start of it.
DateCityArenaTeamTeamScore
November 10Stockholm, SwedenEricsson GlobeOttawa SenatorsColorado Avalanche4–3
November 11Stockholm, SwedenEricsson GlobeColorado AvalancheOttawa Senators3–4

2018 NHL Global Series

On March 26, 2018, the NHL announced the 2018 slate of NHL Global Series games. The New Jersey Devils and Edmonton Oilers played their regular season opening game in Sweden on October 6, preceded by two exhibition games against European teams. The Florida Panthers and Winnipeg Jets then played two regular season games in Finland on November 1 and 2.
DateCityArenaTeamTeamScore
October 1Bern, SwitzerlandPostFinance ArenaNew Jersey DevilsSC Bern3–2
October 3Cologne, GermanyLanxess ArenaEdmonton OilersKölner Haie4–3
October 6Gothenburg, SwedenScandinaviumEdmonton OilersNew Jersey Devils2–5
November 1Helsinki, FinlandHartwall ArenaFlorida PanthersWinnipeg Jets2–4
November 2Helsinki, FinlandHartwall ArenaWinnipeg JetsFlorida Panthers2–4

2019 NHL Global Series

On March 21, 2019, the NHL announced the 2019 lineup of hockey games in Europe. The Chicago Blackhawks and Philadelphia Flyers played their regular season opening game in Prague on October 4, preceded by two exhibition games against European teams. The Blackhawks played Eisbären Berlin on September 29 in Berlin and the Flyers played Lausanne HC in Lausanne on September 30. The Buffalo Sabres and Tampa Bay Lightning then played two regular season games in Sweden on November 8 and 9.
DateCityArenaTeamTeamScore
September 29Berlin, GermanyMercedes-Benz ArenaChicago BlackhawksEisbären Berlin3–1
September 30Lausanne, SwitzerlandVaudoise ArénaPhiladelphia FlyersLausanne HC3–4
October 4Prague, Czech RepublicO2 ArenaChicago BlackhawksPhiladelphia Flyers3–4
November 8Stockholm, SwedenEricsson GlobeTampa Bay LightningBuffalo Sabres3–2
November 9Stockholm, SwedenEricsson GlobeBuffalo SabresTampa Bay Lightning3–5

2022 NHL Global Series

After a two-year hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Global Series returned for the autumn of 2022. The slate of games was revealed on April 22.
The Nashville Predators and San Jose Sharks began the 2022–23 season with two games in Prague. Both teams had preseason games against SC Bern and Eisbären Berlin. The Columbus Blue Jackets and Colorado Avalanche had games in Tampere.
DateCityArenaTeamTeamScore
October 3Bern, SwitzerlandPostFinance ArenaNashville PredatorsSC Bern4–3
October 4Berlin, GermanyMercedes-Benz ArenaSan Jose SharksEisbären Berlin3–1
October 7Prague, Czech RepublicO2 ArenaSan Jose SharksNashville Predators1–4
October 8Prague, Czech RepublicO2 ArenaNashville PredatorsSan Jose Sharks3–2
November 4Tampere, FinlandNokia ArenaColumbus Blue JacketsColorado Avalanche6–3
November 5Tampere, FinlandNokia ArenaColorado AvalancheColumbus Blue Jackets5–1

2023 NHL Global Series Sweden

On April 26, 2023, the NHL announced that the Detroit Red Wings, Minnesota Wild, Ottawa Senators and the Toronto Maple Leafs would contest four regular season games at Avicii Arena in Stockholm, Sweden, on four consecutive days, November 16–19, 2023, as part of the 2023 NHL Global Series Sweden.
DateCityArenaTeamTeamScore
November 16Stockholm, SwedenAvicii ArenaDetroit Red WingsOttawa Senators4–5
November 17Stockholm, SwedenAvicii ArenaToronto Maple LeafsDetroit Red Wings3–2
November 18Stockholm, SwedenAvicii ArenaMinnesota WildOttawa Senators1–2
November 19Stockholm, SwedenAvicii ArenaToronto Maple LeafsMinnesota Wild4–3

2024 NHL Global Series

On March 12, 2024, the NHL announced that the Buffalo Sabres, New Jersey Devils, Florida Panthers, and Dallas Stars would contest four regular season games in Europe, with the Sabres and Devils opening the season on October 4–5 at O2 Arena in Prague, Czech Republic and the Panthers and Stars playing at Nokia Arena in Tampere, Finland on November 1–2 as part of the 2024 NHL Global Series. In addition, the Sabres played a preseason game on September 27 in Munich, Germany against EHC Red Bull München at their new arena, SAP Garden.
DateCityArenaTeamTeamScore
September 27Munich, GermanySAP GardenBuffalo SabresEHC Red Bull München5–0
October 4Prague, Czech RepublicO2 ArenaNew Jersey DevilsBuffalo Sabres4–1
October 5Prague, Czech RepublicO2 ArenaBuffalo SabresNew Jersey Devils1–3
November 1Tampere, FinlandNokia ArenaFlorida PanthersDallas Stars6–4
November 2Tampere, FinlandNokia ArenaDallas StarsFlorida Panthers2–4

2025 NHL Global Series Sweden

On March 18, 2025, the NHL announced that the Nashville Predators and Pittsburgh Penguins have been scheduled to play against each other on November 14 and 16, 2025, at Avicii Arena in Stockholm, Sweden.
DateCityArenaTeamTeamScore
November 14Stockholm, SwedenAvicii ArenaPittsburgh PenguinsNashville Predators1–2
November 16Stockholm, SwedenAvicii ArenaNashville PredatorsPittsburgh Penguins0–4

Japan

1976 Kansas City Scouts–Washington Capitals Japanese tour

In 1976, the Kansas City Scouts and the Washington Capitals played a four-game series in Japan. The Capitals won the series with a 3–1–0 record.
DateCityArenaTeamTeamScore
April 14Sapporo, Hokkaido, JapanKansas City ScoutsWashington Capitals2–5
April 15Sapporo, Hokkaido, JapanWashington CapitalsKansas City Scouts6–2
April 17Tokyo, JapanYoyogi National GymnasiumKansas City ScoutsWashington Capitals2–6
April 18Tokyo, JapanYoyogi National GymnasiumKansas City ScoutsWashington Capitals4–2

1997 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim–Vancouver Canucks Japanese games

In 1997, the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim and the Vancouver Canucks played a two-game series in Japan to open the 1997–98 regular season. This marked the first time that games played by NHL teams outside of North America counted in the league standings. Each team won one game.
DateCityArenaTeamTeamScore
October 3Tokyo, JapanYoyogi National GymnasiumMighty Ducks of AnaheimVancouver Canucks2–3
October 4Tokyo, JapanYoyogi National GymnasiumVancouver CanucksMighty Ducks of Anaheim2–3

1998 Calgary Flames–San Jose Sharks Japanese games

In 1998, the Calgary Flames and the San Jose Sharks played a two-game series in Japan. The teams tied one game, and the Flames won the other. These games counted in the regular-season standings.
DateCityArenaTeamTeamScore
October 9Tokyo, JapanYoyogi National GymnasiumSan Jose SharksCalgary Flames3–3
October 10Tokyo, JapanYoyogi National GymnasiumCalgary FlamesSan Jose Sharks5–3

2000 Nashville Predators–Pittsburgh Penguins Japanese games

In 2000, the Nashville Predators and the Pittsburgh Penguins played a two-game series in Japan. Each team won one game. As with the previous season-opening series in Japan in 1997 and 1998, these games counted in the regular-season standings.
DateCityArenaTeamTeamScore
October 6Saitama, JapanSaitama Super ArenaNashville PredatorsPittsburgh Penguins3–1
October 7Saitama, JapanSaitama Super ArenaPittsburgh PenguinsNashville Predators3–1

China

2017 NHL China Games

On March 29, 2017, the NHL announced that the Los Angeles Kings and Vancouver Canucks would play two exhibition games in China in a new event called the NHL China Games. Both teams faced each other in Shanghai, on September 21, 2017, and then in Beijing, on September 23. This was the first time NHL teams played in China.
DateCityArenaTeamTeamScore
September 21Shanghai, ChinaMercedes-Benz ArenaVancouver CanucksLos Angeles Kings2–5
September 23Beijing, ChinaCadillac ArenaLos Angeles KingsVancouver Canucks4–3

2018 NHL China Games

On May 2, 2018, the NHL announced that the Boston Bruins and Calgary Flames would play two exhibition games in China for the second consecutive year. Both teams faced each other in Shenzhen on September 15, and then in Beijing on September 19.
DateCityArenaTeamTeamScore
September 15Shenzhen, ChinaShenzhen Universiade Sports CentreBoston BruinsCalgary Flames4–3
September 19Beijing, ChinaCadillac ArenaCalgary FlamesBoston Bruins1–3

Puerto Rico

2006 Florida Panthers–New York Rangers Puerto Rican game

In 2006, as part of the preseason for the 2006–07 NHL season, the Florida Panthers and the New York Rangers played an exhibition game at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico. The Rangers won the game.
DateCityArenaTeamTeamScore
September 23San Juan, Puerto RicoColiseo de Puerto RicoFlorida PanthersNew York Rangers2–3

Australia

2023 NHL Global Series Melbourne

On April 12, 2023, the NHL announced that the Los Angeles Kings and the Arizona Coyotes would contest two preseason games at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia on September 23–24, 2023, as part of the 2023 NHL Global Series Melbourne.
DateCityArenaTeamTeamScore
September 23Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaRod Laver ArenaLos Angeles KingsArizona Coyotes3–5
September 24Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaRod Laver ArenaArizona CoyotesLos Angeles Kings2–3