(AP) - An NHL lockout has forced the cancellation of regular-season hockey games for the second time in seven years.

The league on Thursday wiped out 82 games through Oct. 24 - beginning with four on Oct. 11, which would have been opening night.

The NHL and the union are unable to decide how to divide $3 billion in hockey-related revenues.

There have been negotiations in recent days, but the sides have not gotten any closer to an agreement on core economic issues.

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s speech will lay out her legislative agenda for the year and is expected to focus largely on affordability — a rallying cry heading into an election year.

Watch live: Gov. Hochul state of the state address Gov. Kathy Hochul's speech will lay out her legislative agenda for the year and is expected to focus largely on affordability — a rallying cry heading into an election year.

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s speech will lay out her legislative agenda for the year and is expected to focus largely on affordability — a rallying cry heading into an election year.

Watch live: Gov. Hochul state of the state address Gov. Kathy Hochul's speech will lay out her legislative agenda for the year and is expected to focus largely on affordability — a rallying cry heading into an election year.

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