NHL will shut down season early for holidays amid Covid spike across league
by Guardian sport and agencies from US news | The Guardian on (#5T87R)
- NHL shutting down from Wednesday through Saturday
- Final decision on Beijing Olympics expected this week
The NHL will begin a leaguewide shutdown Wednesday amid an increase of positive Covid-19 test results among players across the league, ESPN confirmed on Monday night.
Beginning the annual holiday break two days early means five additional games will be postponed, bringing the total this season to 49.
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