What happened: The package includes at least 26 national regular-season games in English and French each season. Prime Video also gets two first-round playoff series and one second-round series annually.

Why it matters: The sublicense runs through 2037-38 alongside Rogers' C$11 billion national-rights term. Sportsnet retains most national games as CBC and Citytv exit NHL broadcasting.

By the numbers: Across 12 seasons, the package

What to watch: The first slate begins Sept. 30, with playoff matchups to be allocated through a selection process.

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