The NHL announced on Monday afternoon that for a sixth consecutive week the League is reporting no positive COVID-19 test results from players or staff inside the Toronto and Edmonton bubbles.
The National Hockey League today released the following statement on COVID-19 testing results:
The NHL completed the sixth week of its Phase 4 Return to Play with no positive test results for COVID-19 among the 2,534 tests administered. Testing was administered on a daily basis to all members of the Clubs’ 52-member travelling parties, including Players, during the period from August 30 through September 5. The NHL will continue to provide regular updates on COVID-19 testing results. The League will not be providing information on the identity of any individuals or Clubs.
NHL statement on COVID-19 testing results: pic.twitter.com/9bRSfnY1OF
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) September 7, 2020
The Toronto bubble is now officially closed as both conference finals series will be played in Edmonton.
By Jon Sorensen
