The Pittsburgh Penguins are ready for the start of the 2020-21 NHL season.
On Monday, the team announced that training camp is set to begin on January 3, 2021 at PPG Paints Arena.
The 2020-21 season will consist of a 56-game regular season that starts January 13.
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The NHL and the Players Association came to a return-to-play agreement on Sunday.
“We’re excited to be back, and Penguins players are ready to start skating next week at PPG Paints Arena,” said David Morehouse, president and CEO of the Penguins.
“This great news means so much for our ownership, our players, the City of Pittsburgh, our partners and the best fans in hockey. We thank our fans for standing with us during these challenging times, and we are ready to compete for another Stanley Cup.”
The NHL will follow state and local health guidelines when it comes to fans at games.
The full schedule is expected to be announced some time this week.