As profe sional and collegiate sports leagues make changes acro s North America, two NHL teams have announced modifications to their home schedules. OnWednesday, March 11, the Columbus Blue Jackets and San Jose Sharks released statements saying that upcominghome games would be played without fans. The moves come ascoronavirus, or COVID-19, has spread acro s the world and is now considered a global pandemic. MORE ON COVID-19: | | Columbus Blue Jackets Le s than a day after "no events with spectators other than the athletes, parents, and others e sential to the game" for indoor events, Robbie Gould Jersey DeWine said on March 11 that he would i suean order to that effect. I thank those who have already chosen to limit large events in response to yesterday's recommendation. For the others, there will be an order. Governor Mike DeWine (@GovMikeDeWine) The Blue Jackets referenced DeWine's statementin their announcement. "The health and well-being of our community is our priority and we appreciate the understanding of our fans, corporate partners and guests under these Tevin Coleman Jersey extraordinary circumstances," the team said in a pre s release. Beginning with Thursday's home game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, only club personnel, NHL officials, credentialed media,broadcast partners and e sential arena staff will be allowed into Nationwide Arena. Fans and the public will be unable to attend games while DeWine's order is in effect. Full statement on the upcoming home game schedule. Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) Columbus has 12 games remaining in its 2019-20 regular-season schedule, with five games slated to be at home. Entering Wednesday night's games, the Blue Jackets were sitting in the Eastern Conference's second wild-card position and tied with the CarolinaHurricanes, who are the first wild card,in points. One of the Blue Jackets' remaining home games is against the New York Islanders, who are one point back of a postseason berth. Columbus Blue Jackets remaining schedule DATE HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM TIME (ET) Thu., March 12 Blue Jackets Penguins 7 p.m. Sat., March 14 Blue Jackets Predators 7 p.m. Mon., March 16 Bruins Blue Jackets 7 p.m. Thu., March 19 Blue Jackets Capitals 7 p.m. Sat., March 21 Maple Leafs Blue Jackets 7 p.m. Mon., March 23 Devils Blue Jackets 7 p.m. Tues., March 24 Rangers Blue Jackets 7 p.m. Fri. Deebo Samuel Jersey , March 27 Lightning Blue Jackets 7 p.m. Sat., March 28 Stars Blue Jackets 8 p.m. Mon., March 30 Blue Jackets Islanders 7 p.m. Thu., April 2 Blue Jackets Lightning 7 p.m. Fri., April 3 Hurricanes Blue Jackets 7 p.m. San Jose Sharks The Sharksfollowed suit soon afteron March 11,announcing that their next three home games would be closed to the general public. The announcement came just days after the ordered the cancellation of all ma s gatherings. Like Columbus, games played at SAP Center"will be limited to home and visiting club personnel, approved credentialed media Tayler Hawkins Jersey and broadcast partners, e sential club and arena staff, and NHL officials." An update from the on events scheduled at through April 1. San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) San Jose, whichwill not participate in the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs, is also slated toplay two home games in April; as of now, those are still open to the public with the Santa Clara County order focusing on the next three weeks. The team's American Hockey League affiliate, the San Jose Barracuda, will also play their games scheduled for March 17 against Colorado and March 22 vs. Bakersfield without fans. San Jose Sharksremaining schedule DATE HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM TIME (ET) Wed., March 11 Blackhawks Sharks 8 p.m. Fri., March 13 Blues Sharks 8 p.m. Sat., March Jerry Rice Jersey 14 Stars Sharks 9 p.m. Tues., March 17 Avalanche Sharks 9 p.m. Thu., March 19 Sharks Canadiens 10:30 p.m. Sat., March 21 Sharks Bruins 10:30 p.m. Mon., March 23 Flames Sharks 9 p.m. Wed., March 25 Canucks Sharks 10 p.m. Fri., March 27 Oilers Sharks 9 p.m. Sun., March 29 Sharks Coyotes 10 p.m. Tues., March 31 Kings Sharks 10:30 p.m. *Thu., April 2 Sharks Stars 10:30 p.m. *Sat., April 4 Sharks Ducks 10:30 p.m. * Games open to the public.