What is Hockey Day in Canada? A breakdown of the next event on the NHL's calendar

"We've gotten through several big NHL events so far this year. First, the Frozen Frenzy saw all thirty-two teams play on one night early in the season, with puck drops occurring in extremely close proximity to one another. Then, the Global Series saw the Pittsburgh Penguins and Nashville Predators battle in Sweden, with each team winning one of the two games played. After that, the Winter Classic saw the New York Rangers remain undefeated in outdoor games, defeating the Florida Panthers 5-1."

"Now, it's Canada's turn to step into the NHL's spotlight, as Hockey Day in Canada returns for it's 25th running. The annual broadcast will see four games, all featuring Canadian teams/rivalries, broadcasted on national television; CBC will broadcast three of the games, while Sportsnet and CityTV will broadcast the other. The four games will see the Calgary Flames host the New York Islanders, the Toronto Maple Leafs travelling to Winnipeg to play the Jets,"

"Since its inaugural edition in 2000, Hockey Day in Canada has served as an annual celebration of the game. The broadcast tends to feature discussions of the game and its significance for Canadian culture, highlights of the year's host community, and sometimes a broadcast of a pond hockey game. Hockey Day in Canada has also included content from Canada's junior leagues; under Sportsnet, the broadcast would actually air a junior hockey league game as part of the weekend's coverage."

Hockey Day in Canada returns for its 25th running and will be hosted in Moncton, New Brunswick. Four nationally televised games will feature Canadian teams and rivalries, with CBC airing three games and Sportsnet and CityTV sharing the remaining broadcast. Matchups include Calgary Flames vs. New York Islanders, Toronto Maple Leafs at Winnipeg Jets, Montreal Canadiens vs. Ottawa Senators, and Edmonton Oilers at Vancouver Canucks where former Oiler Evander Kane will face his old team. The broadcast will highlight Canadian hockey stories and community features, celebrate the game's cultural significance, and continue traditions such as pond hockey segments and junior-league coverage.

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