VOORHEES, N.J. -- Nolan Patrick skated toward Oskar Lindblom during a routine drill. Hunched over, Patrick had a brief conversation with his Philadelphia Flyers teammate who knows a little something about comebacks. Calgary Flames Team NHL Face Coverings

Ruff would not disclose the reason Crawford needed time off. The longtime Chicago Blackhawk recently signed a two-year contract with the Devils as a free agent. New York Rangers Team NHL Face Coverings

"I don't know if it's really hit me yet," Marino said after signing the deal on the eve of training camp. "But a really cool experience, just thinking back to when you were skating as a kid and your parents were taking you to the rink. All those sacrifices that paid off. It was pretty cool to experience it with my family, friends and teammates." Edmonton Oilers Team NHL Face Coverings

It's not a secret the NHL is expecting to lose significant revenue by staging a season largely without fans. As of now, only the Stars, Coyotes, Panthers and Lightning are welcoming fans (on a limited basis) to open the season, but many teams hope to follow suit if restrictions loosen this spring.

A Kings spokesperson declined to say whether the team’s absences on Saturday were also due to COVID-19 concerns. Ottawa Senators Team NHL Face Coverings

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The NHL announced that a Kings-Ducks game at Staples Center originally scheduled for Feb. 3 has been moved up a day to Feb. 2.

With largely the same roster he’s had the previous two years, Trotz believes the continuity could be advantageous in a shortened training camp – 10 days with no exhibition games.