NHL Announces ‘Return To Play Plan’ For Rest Of Season

The 2019-20 season was paused in March because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Aleezeh Hasan
NHL Return
In this March 12, 2020, file photo, goals used by the NHL hockey club Nashville Predators are stored in a hallway in Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. The season is planning on resuming in early June. Mark Humphrey / AP Photo
NHL Return
In this March 12, 2020, file photo, goals used by the NHL hockey club Nashville Predators are stored in a hallway in Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. The season is planning on resuming in early June. Mark Humphrey / AP Photo

NHL Announces ‘Return To Play Plan’ For Rest Of Season

The 2019-20 season was paused in March because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Aleezeh Hasan
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After pausing the season because of COVID-19, the NHL on Tuesday announced a new plan to resume play in the 2019-20 season.

Reset checks in with WBEZ’s Cheryl Raye-Stout on what to expect from the modified hockey season and how other sports leagues are doing.

GUEST: Cheryl Raye-Stout, WBEZ sports contributor