Alberta Approves NHL Games for Edmonton, Calgary

Feds waive 14-day quarantine rule

Elias Lindholm of the Calgary Flames scores a goal on Mike Smith of the Edmonton Oilers during the second period in an exhibition game on July 28, 2020. Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images

Alberta is the first province to officially say the NHL can play games in its arenas for the upcoming season.

In a statement to The Canadian Press on Thursday, the Alberta government said it approved Edmonton and Calgary for competition on Dec. 25 following the review of protocols outlined in the league’s return-to-play plan, along with some additional enhancements.