NHL postpones 9 Canadian games due to attendance restrictions
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The NHL has postponed nine upcoming games involving Canadian teams due to attendance restrictions throughout the country, the league announced Tuesday.
The NHL wants to avoid playing in empty arenas to protect revenue, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.
Makeup dates haven't been announced yet but will be played when spectator limits are eased or lifted. Here are the affected games:
| Date | Matchup |
|---|---|
| Dec. 31 | Senators-Penguins |
| Dec. 31 | Jets-Flames |
| Jan. 3 | Maple Leafs-Hurricanes |
| Jan. 4 | Canadiens-Capitals |
| Jan. 6 | Canadiens-Maple Leafs |
| Jan. 8 | Canadiens-Sabres |
| Jan. 8 | Jets-Kraken |
| Jan. 10 | Canadiens-Blue Jackets |
| Jan.10 | Jets-Wild |
Teams across Canada have implemented capacity limits in recent weeks as COVID-19 began to surge again. The Montreal Canadiens played one game in an empty Bell Centre before the league went on pause.
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