The NHL and NHLPA have officially agreed to play a 2020-21 regular season with a 56-game schedule

The NHL and NHLPA have officially agreed to play a 2020-21 regular season with a 56-game schedule

New York Islanders right wing Josh Bailey (12) celebrates his his goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes, Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Uniondale, NY. (AP Photo/Jim McIsaac)

The NHL and NHLPA have officially agreed to play a 2020-21 regular season with a 56-game schedule.

The regular season will start on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021.

In order to minimize travel all of the Canadian teams to be in the same division.

Photo: (AP Photo)