NHL to Wrap up Season With 24-Team Playoff The news was announced by
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic,
pro hockey suspended the
2019-20 season on March 12. According to..
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The National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman says the sport will go straight into an expanded 24-team playoff format and all games will be held in two hub cities if action resumes this year..
The Los Angeles Kings and the Anaheim Ducks will not return to the ice this season after the National Hockey League unveiled plans for a 24-team playoff tournament at some point this years.
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