The NHL will play its first games in China this fall when the Los Angeles Kings and Vancouver Canucks meet in Beijing and Shanghai on Sept. 21 and 23, respectively.
The NHL's Board of Governors has authorized NHL commissioner Gary Bettman to formally open the expansion process, and the league will examine bids from interested markets, including Las Vegas.
So long as fans keep their chants clean, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman has no issue with Anaheim Ducks forward Corey Perry being compared to pop star Katy Perry.
The NHL may introduce both 3-on-3 play during overtime and the availability of a coach's challenge as early as next season.
