The puck will drop on a new NHL season tonight for most of Canada’s teams – although fans may notice some differences from previous years.
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NHL releases 2021-22 schedule, leaves room for Olympic break
The schedule for the upcoming NHL season leaves room for an Olympic break, but the league says no final decision has been made on whether players will compete in the 2022 Beijing Games.
Kraken expansion draft showcases Seattle, lacks drama
The Kraken expansion draft lacked drama after all 30 picks leaked out hours before they were revealed, but it had plenty of Seattle to introduce the NHL’s 32nd franchise.
Montreal Canadiens keep Stanley Cup hopes alive with Game 4 overtime win against Tampa Bay Lightning
MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens are still alive in the Stanley Cup final.
Canada-U.S. border exemption granted for Stanley Cup-bound NHL teams
The federal government has approved a plan that would see NHL teams cross the Canada-U.S. border for the final two rounds of the Stanley Cup playoffs without having to quarantine.
NHL working on Canadian quarantine exemption for Stanley Cup playoffs: Sources
OTTAWA — Work is underway for a travel exemption that would let the winner of the NHL’s all-Canadian division and an American counterpart cross the border during the third and final rounds of the playoffs.
Leafs to face Canadiens in 1st round as North Division playoff matchups set
The North Division playoff matchups have been set after the Winnipeg Jets beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-0 Tuesday to clinch third place in the division.
NHL postpones Canadiens-Oilers game after two players enter COVID-19 protocols
MONTREAL – The NHL has postponed Monday night’s game in Montreal between the Canadiens and the Edmonton Oilers, making it the first contest in the all-Canadian North Division to be shut down due to COVID-19 concerns.
Maple Leafs, Senators get provincial approval to play NHL home games
The Ford government has given the go-ahead for the Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs to play home games in their respective arenas when the new NHL season gets underway.