Nhl Postpones Cross Border Games After More Players Test Positive For Covid 19

The NHL postponed all cross-border games until Dec. 23 due to COVID-19. Nonetheless, the league will maintain its regular-season schedules, citing a low number of cases with concerning symptoms or serious illness. The NBA also announced it would postpone a handful of games, including the Toronto Raptors' Monday night game against Orlando.

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