Share this Story: Fully vaccinated NHL team in Ottawa forced to cancel games due to COVID outbreakFully vaccinated NHL team in Ottawa forced to cancel games due to COVID outbreak It is the first time this fall that a North American pro sports league — basketball, football or hockey — has cancelled games due to COVIDArticle content The Ottawa Senators won’t be taking to the ice tonight against the Nashville Predators, and they have cancelled their Saturday night game against the New York Rangers. Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The league requires that fully vaccinated players take a PCR test every 72 hours, while unvaccinated players must take one daily. Vaccinated players must take one daily if exposed to a close contact who has tested positive. Bogoch says the NHL has done a good job of getting its players vaccinated and reducing the risks.

Source: National Post November 19, 2021 00:36 UTC