Additional delay for the NHL before resuming its activities

Another day was added to the delay for the resumption of activities of the National Hockey League (NHL) on Friday.

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Bettman circuit authorities shared in a statement that the duels that were to take place on Monday, for the return from the holiday break, will be postponed.

“The league had scheduled a return to play on Monday, December 27, but the schedule will not resume until Tuesday, December 28. The league must have an adequate opportunity to analyze tests to decide whether clubs are ready to return to play. Teams can resume training on December 26 and the league will provide an update on Sunday on its plans for back to the game. »