NHL cancels all practices and team meetings today due to coronavirus

Mar 12 2020, 4:53 pm

As the NHL decides what to do in response to COVID-19, the league announced that it has advised teams not to conduct morning skates, practices, or team meetings today.

Many expect the NHL to follow the NBA’s lead and suspend the season.

“The National Hockey League is aware of the NBA’s decision tonight to indefinitely suspend its season due to a player testing positive for the coronavirus,” the league announced Wednesday night. “The NHL is continuing to consult with medical experts and is evaluating the options. We expect to have a further update tomorrow.”

Ten games are scheduled for tonight,

The Columbus Blue Jackets previously announced that they would host the Pittsburgh Penguins tonight in an empty arena.

Plans changed quickly for the NBA after Utah Jazz player Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID-19, as many NBA and NHL teams share arenas.

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