A Penguins player has tested positive for COVID-19, the team said in a statement yesterday. The player is not in Pittsburgh and has been isolated at home. The Penguins did not identify the player, but says he has recovered and is feeling well. He is reportedly the ninth NHL player to test positive for the coronavirus.
The NHL will allow players to have voluntary limited group workouts of up to six at a time beginning Monday at team facilities and revealed more details of a 24-team plan to reopen the season. Both sides agreed all playoff rounds will be best-of-seven series with the play-in qualifying round will be a best-of-five. If play resumes, the league would test players daily. Games would be played in still to be chosen two hub cities with no fans.
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