“Although the number of spectators remains limited, we applaud this decision which allows us to foresee an eventual return to normality,” said France Margaret Bélanger, the Canadiens’ executive vice-president and chief commercial officer, in a statement.Bélanger said 2,500 people is about 12 per cent of the Bell Centre’s capacity.The announcement of Quebec’s reopening plan came hours after Dr.
Howard Njoo, Canada’s deputy chief public health officer, said allowing fans into games is not under “serious consideration” at this point in the COVID-19 pandemic.“I would say if you look at that timing and what’s the schedule for the NHL playoffs, which is taking place right now and into the summer months, it’s not really something that’s under.