NHL announces zero positive tests as players report to hubs

The NHL administered 4,256 COVID-19 tests from July 18 to 25 with over 800 players tested, and zero positive results surfaced, the league announced Monday.

The league has been revealing results on a weekly basis leading up to its return. Last week, only two positive cases were confirmed.

All 24 teams in the expanded playoffs reported to their respective hub cities on Sunday. Western Conference teams traveled to Edmonton, while Eastern Conference squads arrived in Toronto.

Each club was permitted to bring 52 team members, including players and staff. Everybody will be tested on a daily basis inside the secure zones.

Exhibition games are set to begin Tuesday, with the qualifying round slated to kick off Aug. 1.