Penguins still requiring masks for games at PPG Paints Arena

PITTSBURGH — If you’re heading to PPG Paints Arena to take in the action as the Islanders and Penguins square off, you’ll still need to have a mask.

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Penguins officials said the National Hockey League is still requiring them at all games.

The team issued a statement:

“We very encouraged by the CDC announcement easing public health guidelines and allowing vaccinated persons to stop wearing masks, which signals that we are making substantial progress toward overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the National Hockey League at this time still requires all fans to wear masks at League games, so we encourage all fans to comply with NHL rules at our upcoming playoff games at PPG Paints Arena.”

The Penguins are the No. 1 seed in the eastern division and have home ice advantage in the first round of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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