Coronavirus NHL

• NHL could adjust playoffs over COVID-19 travel restrictions in Canada, Bettman says

  NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman on Tuesday called the situation ``wildly unpredictable.''

  Canada

  Apr 27, 2021
  
• ‘Unprecedented times’: NHLers know not everyone’s happy they’re playing amid COVID-19

  The NHL's shortened 56-game season is set to begin on Wednesday.

  Canada

  Jan 10, 2021
  
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• NHL believes all 7 Canadian teams can start season playing out of home arenas

  The league previously released its schedule on Wednesday, with each team playing 56 games — down from the usual 82.

  Canada

  Dec 24, 2020
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• NHL says targeted start date for 2020-21 season now Jan. 1

  Commissioner Gary Bettman made the announcement at the kick off of the NHL draft, which is being held virtually Tuesday and Wednesday.

  Canada

  Oct 6, 2020
• NHL season resumes with Carolina Hurricanes win over New York Rangers

  The New York Rangers and Carolina Hurricanes got things going 142 days after COVID-19 forced a suspension of the schedule on March 12 with a noon ET opening faceoff at Scotiabank Arena.

  Canada

  Aug 1, 2020
• NHL returns after months-long hiatus due to coronavirus pandemic

  Edmonton and Toronto are serving as hub cities for the 24 NHL teams that are returning to action.

  Sports

  Jul 28, 2020
• NHL reveals details for Edmonton, Toronto hub city bubbles, in-game presentation

  In a video released by the league, the NHL reveals its plan for health and safety, along with information about television broadcasts and player amenities during a period in which no fans will be allowed in the arenas.

  Sports

  Jul 24, 2020
• Edmonton Oilers honour Colby Cave prior to first practice returning to play

  The Edmonton Oilers returned to the ice Monday, but not before taking time to remember and pay tribute to teammate Colby Cave, who died in April after suffering a brain bleed.

  Sports

  Jul 13, 2020
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• NHL, players’ association announce Toronto and Edmonton as hub cities amid coronavirus

  The NHL and NHLPA also ratified their return-to-play plan and a four-year extension to the collective bargaining agreement, paving a way for season play amid the pandemic

  Canada

  Jul 10, 2020
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• ‘We gotta do what we gotta do’: NHLers ponder playing without fans amid COVID-19

  The NHL, which paused its schedule because of the novel coronavirus outbreak in March, is hoping to start training camps July 10.

  Canada

  Jun 14, 2020