The NHL says it has not told players virus protocols would be relaxed when a team reaches a certain threshold of vaccination.
That differs from the vaccination standards set by the NFL, NBA and Major League Baseball.
Vegas goaltender Robin Lehner criticized the NHL for its position. A league spokesman says the league has not promised relaxed protocols for vaccinated players.
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Unlike the other sports leagues, the NHL has seven of its teams playing entirely in Canada this season.