BREAKING: The NHL totally shuts down three teams due to COVID-19

The Calgary flames, Colorado Avalanche and Florida Panthers have totally been shut down until after Christmas (December 26) the league announced Friday.

"A decision on when each team's training facilities will re-open will be made by the League and the NHLPA in the coming days," the league wrote in a statement.

Backlund became the 19th Flames player to enter the COVID protocol on Friday.

Avs D-man Cale Makar and goalie Darcy Kuemper entered the league's protocol just before puck drop leaving them with 2 less skaters without any other option.

It is clearly not looking good for the league, more to come.

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