NHL follows another League and CDC by cutting Covid-19 isolation time to five days in certain conditions and where it is permitted by the local law.
Changes come into force on Wednesday and only apply in the US because of more stringent pandemic regulations in Canada.
The league has 25 US and seven-based teams in Canada and on Tuesday postponing nine matches scheduled for the northern border because the level of presence imposed by the provincial government.
Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly confirmed the new protocol, which was first reported by daily removal.
They apply for 14 days, where the league association officials and players will regroup to review the situation.
The player, coach, and staff tested positive for Coronavirus can return after five days if the symptoms are lost or complete themselves with a negative PCR test or two negative test results taken for more than two hours.
“I think it’s a good step,” said Predator Nashville Filip Forsberg with video calls.
“Obviously testing will still be an ordinary thing, I’m sure, and it is something we handle over the past year, so we got used to it.
But I think that’s the way to do it as long as we can save everything.
On his way, which has been quite safe for I.
“The 10-day isolation requirements remain in Canada.
NBA and NFL previously reduced to six and five days, respectively, after A.S.
The center for controlling and prevention of disease issues new guidelines.
This week’s hockey player has expressed a desire for shorter isolation time.
Daily testing and enhanced protocol, including using masks in team facilities except for ice for games or practices, valid for at least January 7.
The league has postponed 80 matches this season, counting nine in Canada due to restrictions on the crowd in Quebec Province, Ontario and Manitoba.
Other games, scheduled for January 12 between Canadien and Bruins, were moved from Montreal to Boston, where fans were permitted.