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NHL Returning With 24-Team Playoff Format

The NHL is returning after it paused the regular season in March because of the pandemic.

Commissioner Gary Bettman says 24 teams, 12 from each conference, will take part in a specialized playoff format.

“We will resume play and conduct the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs in two hub cities which will be announced at a later date,” Bettman announced.

There is no official start date for the return of play.

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