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- 1 2 "Blue Jackets, Red Wings to play 2025 Stadium Series at Ohio Stadium". NHL. NHL. February 17, 2024. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
- ↑ "Ohio State to Host NHL Stadium Series Game in 2025". SI.com. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
- ↑ Columbus will host Detroit in 2025 outdoor NHL game: Source
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