The NHL’s regular season was suspended on March 12, 2020 , so that was the last day of regular-season hockey before the COVID pause. The league announced the halt immediately after games scheduled for that evening were canceled.

Quick Scoop

  • Last day played: March 11, 2020.
  • Suspension announced: March 12, 2020.
  • Reason: COVID-19/coronavirus concerns.

In practice, that means March 11 was the final day games were actually played, while March 12 was the date the season was officially paused.