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NHL return-to-play update: Game schedule, injury news, lingering 'bubble' questions

It has been 137 days since the NHL hit the pause button on the 2019-20 season because of the coronavirus pandemic ... and we're now five days away from the start of the 24-team postseason tournament to determine the 2020 Stanley Cup champion.

As players, coaches, broadcasters and fans look ahead to the beginning of the qualification round on Saturday, there are a number of lingering questions regarding life in the bubble, how the games will look and much more. Get caught up on all of it here.

More: See the full postseason schedule here.