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Kyle Dubas was watching television the evening of March 11 when news started to trickle out of Oklahoma City. An NBA player had tested positive for COVID-19. Shortly thereafter, the league suspended its season. The NHL, and most of the rest of the sports world, would soon follow suit.

The NHL has extended its guideline for players and staff to self-quarantine until April 15 and it is possible the coronavirus pandemic could push that back even further.

St. Louis Blues captain Alex Pietrangelo says teammate Jay Bouwmeester is in good health some seven weeks after having a cardioverter defibrillator implanted in his chest.

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid is still regarded as the NHL's top forward, while peers consider Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby the game's most complete player.

From staying in shape to binge watching TV, these NHLers let us know how they are passing the hours in their houses. 

The Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames have announced temporary staff reductions because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Former Vancouver Canucks goaltender Eddie Lack is retiring from the NHL. Lack, who had been sidelined this season with a hip injury, made the announcement Monday on his Twitter account in a four-part farewell video.

Ottawa Senators winger Brady Tkachuk says two teammates who tested positive for COVID-19 are "doing well." Speaking on one of the NHL's video conference calls Monday, the 20-year-old adds the group has been in constant contact.

While the NHL is on pause because of Covid-19, Rob Pizzo looks at what could happen if the league starts back up again this season. 

The Arizona Coyotes and forward Taylor Hall are in talks about a new contract while the NHL's regular season remains in a pause due to concerns surrounding the coronavirus, general manager John Chayka told The Athletic.

It only took a single text message for the sewing team at Brian's Custom Sports to join the fight against the spread of COVID-19. The goalie equipment manufacturer has shifted to producing medical supplies amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Longtime Ottawa Senators broadcaster Gord Wilson has tested positive for COVID-19. He is currently recovering at home while his wife, Patricia Boal, has not tested positive for the coronavirus.

A former Humboldt Bronco hockey player has filed a $13.5-million lawsuit against those he accuses of being responsible for the 2018 bus crash that paralyzed him and killed 16 others.

Connor McDavid is at odds with Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin. Unlike his contemporaries, Edmonton's captain thinks going right into the playoffs if the league gets the all-clear to resume would be a mistake.

Clarkson forward Elizabeth Giguere of Quebec City has been awarded the Patty Kazmaier Award that goes to the top player in NCAA Division I women's hockey.