More dark jersey matchups could be on the way

TSN: We could start seeing more dark jersey vs dark jersey matchups as the NHL gives teams a little more leeway in shedding one team wearing a white jersey, according to Chris Johnston. The Avalanche and Canadiens will do it in January, and the Bruins-Lightning Stadium Series game will feature two dark jerseys.

“But the league has left it open to teams where they can both agree if it makes sense and as long as no confusion on the ice in terms of the colours being too similar.

The NHL wants to do it and there’s a good reason for that: the NHL sells far more dark jerseys than it does white ones. So there’s a business aspect to it as well.”

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