Sharks lose 7 team individuals, head train to COVID-19 protocol

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jake Allen (34) blocks a shot against the San Jose Sharks center Andrew Cogliano (11) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar) © supplied through associated Press Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jake Allen (34) blocks a shot towards the San Jose Sharks center Andrew Cogliano (11) right through the 2nd period of an NHL hockey video game Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, in San Jose, Calif. (AP picture/Tony Avelar)

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Seven participants of the Sharks and instruct Bob Boughner were positioned within the NHL's COVID-19 protocol on Saturday, delaying the delivery of San Jose's video game in opposition t the Winnipeg Jets.

Forwards Andrew Cogliano, Jonathan Dahlen and Matt Nieto, defensemen Erik Karlsson, Jake Middleton, Radim Simek and Marc-Edouard Vlasic, along with Boughner were sidelined.

The team didn't confirm that any of the gamers or Boughner validated high-quality, just that they had been positioned in COVID-19 protocol.

The beginning of Saturday's game became delayed half-hour.

Sharks middle Logan Couture also neglected the video game due to feeling sick, however the Sharks' captain changed into no longer positioned within the league's COVID-19 protocol, the crew stated.

Sharks assistant teach John MacLean assumed head coaching obligations. construction train Mike Ricci additionally joined the bench.

The Sharks known as up 5 avid gamers for Saturday's video game from their AHL affiliate, the San Jose Barracuda: Forwards John Leonard and Nick Merkley and defensemen Jaycob Megna, Nicolas Meloche and Ryan Merkley (no relation to Nick Merkley).

Barracuda ahead Noah Grego changed into also placed on the NHL's COVID-19 protocol.

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