"Anything that anybody suggests — or reads, or writes, or commentates — about next season is nothing more than speculation," said NHL commissioner Gary Bettman.

The event was originally scheduled to be held in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alta., from Dec. 26, 2020 to Jan. 5, 2021.

After more than eight weeks in Edmonton, while staying in a hotel connected to the arena where they play, the Dallas Stars are now waiting to find out who they will play in the Stanley Cup Final.

Craig Boa wasn't expecting to set foot inside the Edmonton NHL bubble — let alone set up shop.

Denis Gurianov scored four times and added an assist as the Stars scored seven unanswered goals to beat the Flames 7-3 at Rogers Place and advance to meet the Colorado Avalanche in the next round.

The Dallas Stars raked in a 5-4 win over the Calgary Flames on Sunday to even their best-of seven NHL playoff series at two games apiece.

The teams were playing the second game in two nights.

Corey Crawford made 43 saves to steal the game for Chicago.

"We've faced adversity all year. If there's a group that can do it, it's this group."

As NHL players battle on the ice, the mental battle of living in a "bubble" will be critical to their success, according to a performance psychologist.