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Reports: NHL to temporarily pause season due to COVID-19 concerns

The NHL reportedly made the tough decision on Monday to pause all operations in the middle of the season to try to control its current COVID-19 outbreak.

According to multiple reports, the NHL and NHLPA have agreed to put a pause to any play or practice from Dec. 22-25, with current plans to re-open on Dec. 26 and the first games taking place the following day.

Sources tell @DailyFaceoff: #NHL, #NHLPA have agreed to suspend all operations for Dec. 22-25 and will re-open team facilities on Dec.