NHL set to become second major sport to return from pandemic

Hockey became the latest sport to finalize a return during a global pandemic after NHL owners and players approved an agreement Friday to resume the season. Games begin August 1st in Toronto and Edmonton, Alberta, with coronavirus cases in the U.S. pushing the league into Canada for the summer and fall until the Stanley Cup is awarded in late September or early October. The Nashville Predators will open Western Conference playoff action against the Arizona Coyotes.