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NHL Set to Return to Olympics After 12-Year Hiatus
10/8/2025
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- NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman outlined the league's plan to participate in the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics.
- The plan was announced at the season opener on October 7, 2025.
- Games will pause February 6-24, 2026, returning NHL players after a 12-year absence.
- Bettman noted disciplinary actions after a preseason Lightning game, stating the league's response was clear and necessary.
