While you can catch all Vancouver Canucks playoff games on Radio NL, what about if you want to go into your favourite bar or restaurant to watch the game?

Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry wants people to enjoy the NHL playoffs responsibly, and not like in years past when large groups of people would get together either at home or in public.

“This is the year that we can celebrate the Canucks with our close friends or outside on a patio with a small group,” she said. “And we can do that in broad places all over the province rather than just small crowded places here and there.”

The Canucks are back in the playoffs for the first time in five years, and Henry says its important to remember that there are restrictions on what bars and restaurants can do in order to keep people customers and staff safe during the pandemic.

“I am sure, looking at how they can safely maximize small groups of people in those settings to celebrate if and when the Canucks keep going,” she added. “But let’s [celebrate them] together, with our best friends in a small group outside.”

“You know, how often can we celebrate hockey playoffs in the summer? So let’s make it a special time this year to do it outside with our small groups of friends.”

Game 1 of the Canucks first round best-of-seven series against the defending champion St. Louis Blues gets underway tomorrow at 7:30 pm.