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SUNRISE, Fla. — The NHL is considering having all teams close their locker rooms to the media for postgame interviews because of concerns about the coronavirus, but hadn’t mandated it as of Saturday evening.

Commissioner Gary Bettman met with the media before Saturday night’s game between the Canadiens and Florida Panthers at the BB&T Center to discuss the current situation.

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“We’re considering every conceivable option that may be because what’s happening is evolving not only on a day-to-day basis in terms of us staying on top of developments, but it’s almost hour to hour,” Bettman said.

The Canadiens plan to keep their locker room open and it was open after they lost 4-1 to the Panthers. A team spokesperson said it would be business as usual for the media covering the Canadiens until any further notice from the NHL. The Panthers also plan to keep their room open.

The New York Islanders, New York Rangers and Minnesota Wild announced Saturday they will close their locker rooms to the media.