The NHL, like other North American sports leagues, is battling COVID-19 outbreaks across multiples teams as of Wednesday. Nearly two years into the pandemic, even with widespread vaccinations and strict protocols in place, COVID is heavily affecting hockey.
On Friday, the NHL announced all Colorado Avalanche and Florida Panthers games would be postponed through Dec. 26 over COVID-19 concerns.
An outbreak within the Calgary Flames' organization had the NHL postpone their games through Dec. 23. The Carolina Hurricanes have also had their games postponed, as an outbreak on their team led to the postponement of a game against the Minnesota Wild. Other games to have been postponed include the Montreal Canadiens vs. the Boston Bruins and the Minnesota Wild against the Florida Panthers.
Here is an updated look at the current COVID situation for teams throughout the National Hockey League and players who have been placed in protocols:
