The NHL returns to the Olympics, China’s men’s ice hockey team, the Beijing 2022 bubble, and much more

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One of the marquee events of the Winter Olympics got a boost this week when the NHL announced its players would play in the ice hockey tournament. Why is that a big deal?

China’s group includes powerhouses Canada, the USA, and Germany. Will they score a goal?

With just five months to go until the start of the Olympics, there are still a lot of questions. Will spectators be allowed into any of the venues? Will athletes be forced to quarantine?

The Winter Sports Expo, Asia’s largest, is taking place in Shougang, site of the aerials competition and home to Beijing’s Olympic organizing committee. Haig was there.