NHL Postpones 14 Games: Won’t Resume Play Until Tuesday

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.