The league says continuing play in Quebec became almost impossible with six of 12 teams located in red zones, where organized sport is prohibited.

Players and staff have been placed in isolation for 14 days.

The 2020-21 QMJHL season started last week.

Organizers say a fear of a second wave of COVID-19 was a major factor in the cancellation.

The decision to use an English-only version of "O Canada" drew the ire of some on social media.

Montreal Canadiens (31-31-9, fifth in the Atlantic Division during the regular season) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (40-23-6, third in the Metropolitan Division during the regular season)

Montreal head coach Claude Julien said back in the spring his young, largely inexperienced roster had a real opportunity to grow after being given a second life by the NHL's restart.

Zach Aston-Reese pondered the question for a minute.

Calling it a "weird situation," Montreal Canadiens defenceman Xavier Ouellet said he tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this month.

Forward Max Domi has joined the Montreal Canadiens training camp after sitting out the first week due to health concerns.