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Rogers Place in Edmonton, home of the Edmonton Oilers, on March 12, 2020. Canada’s favourite winter pastime is returning after the National Hockey League suspended the 2019-20 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Canadian Press/Jason Franson
EDMONTON—As the summer heat shimmers off the pavement and stationary cars double as sweltering four-door Dutch ovens, Canada’s favourite winter pastime is officially back.
The National Hockey League begins its ground-breaking, five-round elimination tournament Saturday with 24 teams split between Edmonton and Toronto.
