NHL players won’t be expected to wear full face shields if games resume this summer, though there could be plenty of covered faces around them.
Equipment changes have not been a focus of return-to-play negotiations between the league and players' union, according to a person with knowledge of those talks. The person, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because no agreement has been reached, said the emphasis has been on testing and other off-ice safety precautions.
Because players are expected to be tested daily, there isn't expected to be additional on-ice equipment required for practices and games.