“Return to Play” plan, in which 16 teams will play in series to determine their standing for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. “There have been in excess of 1,450 COVID-19 tests administered to this group of NHL players,” the league said.Phase 2 refers to players participating in training activities within the league’s reopening process.
Phase 3 refers to when training camps restart, which is slated for July 10. The actual restart date of play is still undetermined. RELATED: CoronavirusNOW.com, FOX launches national hub for COVID-19 news and updatesThe NHL season had previously been suspended in March due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.While the percentage of players reported by the NHL that tested positive for COVID-19 is relatively small, it.