And another one bites the dust. It has just been confirmed that the Carolina Hurricanes and Minnesota Wild game that was scheduled tight has been postponed.
The Canes had four additional positive tests today, suggesting an active transmission.
This is getting quite concerning around the league as COVID cases are springing up around the NHL with many names being added to the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol, including Boston Bruins’ Brad Marchand and Craig Smith. Florida Panthers’ winger Ryan Lomberg, New York Islanders centre Mathew Barzal and Colorado Avalanche defenceman Devon Toews were also among a growing number of players added to the NHL’s COVID-19 Protocol.
On Tuesday morning, the Vancouver Canucks were forced to cancel practice ahead of tonight’s match up against the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets and announced that defenseman Luke Schenn and forward Juho Lammikko have been placed into the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol.
The Calgary Flames, who have had their games postponed through at least Thursday after six players entered the protocol Monday, also added defenseman Noah Hanifin and forwards Milan Lucic and Sean Monahan to the list on Tuesday.
The Flames were the third team to have games postponed this season, joining the Ottawa Senators and Islanders who had games postponed last month due to COVID outbreaks. The Hurricanes have become the fourth…
