The NHL recently paused their season to let COVID issues settle down through Christmas, but the minor league hockey seasons are forging on with pandemic-related postponements abound.
After returning from a week-long pause for COVID cases, Providence, who had seemingly turned the corner this year prior to their shutdown, is simply trying to rediscover their momentum. The AHL affiliate played twice over the past week, one of which was a makeup contest, and had another game postponed.
Providence defeated the Bridgeport Islanders, 2-1 in a shootout, to makeup one of their postponed contests last Wednesday. On Friday, Providence suffered a 6-3 setback against the Laval Rocket (Montreal Canadiens) to wrap up their week early.