SUNRISE, FL - MARCH 7: Goaltender Chris Driedger #60 of the Florida Panthers stops a shot by Max Domi #13 of the Montreal Canadiens during second period action at the BB&T Center on March 7, 2020 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)
The NHL is preparing to move into Phase 2 of its Return to Play plan, meaning it’s another step forward before the Montreal Canadiens take the ice again.
Results from the NHLPA Executive Board vote on the Return to Play plan were released. The Montreal Canadiens, as well as 28 of the 31 items in the NHL voted to approve the plan to restart the league, which would involve a 24-team playoff format.