Toronto Maple Leafs' William Nylander is congratulated for his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning, during an NHL game in Toronto, on Dec. 9, 2021. Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP
The NHL pushed back its return from an already extended holiday break an extra day by postponing its entire 14-game Monday schedule for COVID-19 testing reasons.
The league said Friday it now plans to resume play Tuesday in a decision that increases the total of postponed games to 64 this season.