NHL 2022 Winter Olympic Participation ‘No Longer Feasible,’ Players Not Going to Beijing: NHL Commissioner

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Keith Yandle (3) carries the puck ahead of Vegas Golden Knights center Adam Brooks (24) during the second period at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev., on Dec 10, 2021. Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports via Field Level Media

The National Hockey League (NHL) announced Wednesday that its players will not participate in the upcoming 2022 Winter Olympic hockey games in Beijing amid concerns over a rise in COVID-19 cases.

The NHL and the NHL Players’ Association’s agreement comes after the league has been forced to postpone 50 games to date due to multiple virus outbreaks.