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The NHL reports that in the fourth phase, when the season is already in full swing, no new cases of Covid-19 have been detected in the first week. A total of 7013 tests have already been performed during this time.
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Testing in the fourth phase was performed daily from July 27 to August 1. During this period, 52 members of each team were tested.
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NHL teams arrived at their “bubble” headquarters in Toronto and Edmonton on July 26.
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On Tuesday, the Columbia Blue Jackets, represented by Elvis Merzlikkin and Matīss Kivelnieks, will meet with the Toronto Maple Leafs. In the first duel, the Latvian team was superior, resulting in a 1-0 advantage in the series up to three victories.
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A day later, the Pittsburgh Penguins, represented by Theodore Bluger, will meet the Montreal Canadiens for the third time. Currently, the score in the series is a draw 1-1.
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The Bruins, Lightning, Capitals and Flyers compete in one round at the Eastern Conference on Sowing, but the following pairs meet in a qualifying tournament with eight teams: Penguins vs. Canadiens, Hurricanes vs. Rangers, Islanders vs. Panthers and Blue Jackets vs. Maple Leafs.
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The Blues, Golden Knights, Avalanche and Stars are fighting in a single round at the Western Conference for sown places, while the following teams meet in a qualifying tournament with eight teams: “Oilers” against “Blackhawks”, “Predators” against “Coyotes” , “Canucks” vs. “Wild” and “Flames” vs. “Jets.”
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There is a 24-team elimination tournament in Toronto and Edmonton. It envisages a series of up to three wins in the “play-off” qualifying round, followed by a switch to the traditional series format for up to four wins.
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