COVID-19 impacted the National Hockey League season again.The NHL announced the postponement of the first game since the new season began on Jan.
13, when it called off Tuesday night’s game between the Carolina Hurricanes and Nashville Predators in the Music City.NHL statement on tonight’s @Canes vs. @PredsNHL game.
pic.twitter.com/eVEXIOdCV8— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) January 19, 2021“The decision was made out of an abundance of caution to ensure the health and safety of players, coaches and game day personnel and in consultation with medical experts,” the league said.Carolina placed four players on its COVID-19 list Tuesday after Teuvo Teravainen, Warren Foegele, Jaccob Slavin and Jordan Martinoook tested positive, joining captain.