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

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
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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.

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