The Avalanche have added Darren Helm to the COVID-19 protocol list.
Given the lengthy list of absences, Helm was likely tot play in the top-9 in Colorado's next game (Sunday) but now he will likely be sidelined until the middle of next week.
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The Rangers added Ryan Lindgren to the COVID-19 protocol list on Sunday (Dec.26).
With Lindgren entering protocol on Sunday and Jarred Tinordi entering on Monday, the Rangers are left with just six healthy defensemen as they get ready to start a three-game week. Based on protocol rules, expect Lindgren to miss at least four games.
The Islanders added Zach Parise to the COVID-19 protocol list on Sunday (Dec.26).
On the day that the Islanders activated players like Mathew Barzal, they also added four forwards to the protocol list, including Parise. This group is expected to be out until next Wednesday.
The Stars placed Joel Kiviranta in COVID-19 protocol on Sunday.
Kiviranta was one of six Stars players added to COVID-19 protocol on Sunday and two more were added on Monday. As of right now, they are scheduled to play three games this week, starting on Wednesday but it seems likely that they are going to be postponed.
Francouz was placed in COVID-19 protocol but is expected to be back on January 5th.
Francouz was moved to COVID-19 protocol on Sunday and is expected to be sidelined until the middle of next week. With Jonas Johansson now in Florida, Justus Annunen or Hunter Miska will likely come up to serve as Darcy Kuemper's backup.
O'Connor was placed in COVID-19 protocol but is expected to be back on December 30th.
O'Connor was placed in COVID-19 protocol on December 20th but the team did not announce it until Sunday. The Avalanche provided expected return dates for all of the players still in protocol and put O'Connor on track to miss Wednesday's game vs. the Stars but be back for Friday's rematch.
The Bruins added Charlie Coyle to the COVID-19 protocol list on Sunday.
Sunday was a mostly good day for the Bruins, activating Patrice Bergeron, Brad Marchand, Taylor Hall, Craig Smith, Jeremy Swayman, Trent Frederic, Curtis Lazar and Anton Blidh from protocol but added Coyle--who joins Brandon Carlo and Oskar Steen, who remain on the list. Coyle will likely be out until at least the middle of next week.
Blackwood is day-to-day with a neck injury.
Blackwood will miss Saturday's game in Detroit with a neck injury and is listed as day-to-day. The Devils recently acquired Jon Gillies from the Blues and could make his Devils debut.
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Wedgewood will start Friday in Anaheim.
Kiviranta (upper-body) has been placed on IR.
Kiviranta missed Tuesday's game vs. the Blues and lands on IR with an upper-body injury. Kiviranta will miss at least the next three games.
Makar was a late scratch due to COVID-19 protocol.
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Francouz will start Thursday with Kuemper (COVID-19) unavailable.
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Blackwood led the Devils onto the ice for warmups.
The Hurricanes have recalled Jack Drury from Chicago (AHL).
With a bunch of Hurricanes forwards in COVID-19 protocol, Drury is set up to make his NHL debut on Thursday. The 2018 second-round pick has scored seven goals with nine assists (16 points) in 23 AHL games this season.
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Wedgewood will start Wednesday vs. the Rangers.
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Blackwood led the Devils onto the ice for warmups.
Toews has been placed in COVID-19 protocol.
Kiviranta (upper-body) will not play Tuesday.
Kiviranta missed Monday's practice and will not play in Tuesday's game vs. St. Louis. Kiviranta is one of three forwards (Roope Hintz & Alexander Radulov) who will not be available for Tuesday's game, so call-ups from the AHL will be needed.
Francouz has been recalled from the AHL and will serve as the backup on Sunday.
Landeskog is expected to miss two weeks with a lower-body injury.
