Masks, nasal swabs and empty seats have all become the norm in NHL rinks.
Hockey may be back on the ice, but the conditions are far from ordinary — not only inside the arenas, but around them, too.
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This is the weekend fans usually pick out their favourite jerseys and watch a rivalry matchup with friends for Hockey Day in Canada. This year, though, catching a game at the local bar is impossible in several places and no fans are allowed inside the arenas.
Here's a look at the unique scenes playing out inside and outside some of Canada's NHL venues during the pandemic-marred season: