NHL announces Return to Play Plan
Regular season over, 24 teams will compete for Stanley Cup
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Brief answer
- The NHL’s Return to Play was a multi-phase plan implemented in 2020 to resume the season in hub cities with strict health protocols. For the latest, check current league communications and major sports outlets.
Key context
- Return to Play plan overview: the league announced a phased approach combining training camps, a 24-team tournament, hub cities, and extensive testing to crown a Stanley Cup champion. This plan was designed to balance competition with safety, including regular testing and controlled environments.[4]
- Timeline details from that period included camps beginning mid-July 2020, playoffs in two hub cities starting August 2020, and a potential Cup presentation in early October 2020.[2][3]
- News coverage from ESPN and similar outlets at the time provided timeline updates, bite-sized milestones, and explanations of testing and bubble-life logistics.[1][3]
Where to find the latest
- NHL official site: Return to Play updates, COVID-19 protocols, and the current season status.
- Major sports outlets: ESPN NHL sections, CBS Sports NHL updates, and NBC Sports/NBCSN for current game schedules and protocol changes.
- Team and player communications: team press releases and NHLPA announcements for any new CBA developments or changes to health protocols.
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