The NHL is outlining a plan that could have players back in their home rinks by mid-May and the season restarting in July, though that’s the best-case scenario as the sport continues to figure out a way to hold games amidst the pandemic. The league remains hopeful it can conduct a full regular season or something close to it as well as a complete playoffs that would likely end with the Stanley Cup being awarded in September. Regular-season games would be held in empty arenas. Commissioner Gary Bettman emphasized that no decisions have been made and that government officials will have the final say in when games can resume.
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