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NHL announces open practices for Senators and Blackhawks in Düsseldorf

Fans can watch both teams skate on Dec. 19 at PSD Bank Dome, between the two Global Series games in Germany.

File photo: Ottawa Senators forward Tim Stützle skates with the puck against the Washington Capitals at Canadian Tire Centre.
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The Ottawa Senators and Chicago Blackhawks will open their practices to fans at PSD Bank Dome in Düsseldorf on Saturday, Dec. 19. The event starts at 11 a.m. local time.

The NHL, the NHL Players’ Association and Live Nation announced the event Wednesday. One ticket covers both practices, and tickets are on sale through Ticketmaster.

Ottawa and Chicago will play two regular-season games at the same arena, on Dec. 18 and 20. The series brings Senators forward Tim Stützle back to Germany, near his hometown of Viersen, and features Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard.

The NHL also plans a fan festival in Düsseldorf and says more details will follow.

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