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One hurdle down & the New York Rangers are one step closer to playing again
The NHL Players Association (NHLPA) voted to approve the 24-team playoff format proposed by the NHL on Friday and that means hockey is one major step closer to resuming. With the format determined, it means the New York Rangers will play the Carolina Hurricanes in a best of five play-in series.
While they have an agreement in principal, the NHLPA statement clearly stated that there are number of issues that need to be resolved.