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Oilers defenseman Mike Green opts out of NHL's Return To Play program

On Saturday, the Edmonton Oilers announced that defenseman Mike Green will be opting out of the NHL's Return To Play program and the league's 24-team NHL postseason.

The Oilers released the following statement from Green:

"Due to the uncertainties surrounding COVID-19 and after much consideration, I've decided for deeply personal family health reasons, not to participate in the return to play.

"This has been a hard decision knowing I'm going to miss the opportunity to compete in the playoffs with a Stanley Cup contender. I wish the best of luck to the guys and I appreciate the Edmonton Oilers support.