It was inevitable that an NHL player would test positive for COVID-19 at some point. Even people in peak shape have not proven immune to infection. Still, Friday was a scary day in the hockey world. First came the news that multiple members of the Tampa Bay Lightning organization had tested positive and that the team had to temporarily close its training facilities, which had opened during Phase 2 of the NHL’s return-to-play operation. Then came the Toronto Sun report that Toronto Maple Leafs superstar Auston Matthews had tested positive. The NHL stated Friday it had 11 positive cases after testing at least 200 players.
John Tavares Remains Optimistic About the NHL's Return
