With the majority of games over the next few days already postponed, the NHL and NHLPA announced late Monday the mutual agreement to begin the holiday break early, following Tuesday’s games.
What does it mean, exactly?
First & foremost, there was only one game that went off as scheduled on Monday, with the Minnesota Wild and Dallas facing off. Four other games were postponed: the Buffalo Sabres vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (CBJ had 3 players in protocol, while Vinnie Hinostroza entered protocol Monday); Avalanche vs. Red Wings (COVID issues w/ Colorado); Canadiens vs.