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 Alexandar Georgiev to the COVID-19 protocol list on Sunday (Dec.26).
With Georgiev out for at least the next four games, look for Igor Shesterkin to start all four with Keith Kinkaid being called-up to serve as his backup.
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.
Rantanen was placed in COVID-19 protocol but is expected to be back on December 31st.
Rantanen was placed in COVID-19 protocol on December 21st 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 Rantanen on track to miss Wednesday's game vs. the Stars but be back for Friday's rematch.
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.
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Georgiev led the Rangers onto the ice for warmups.
de Haan (illness) will not play Friday vs. the Predators.
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.
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Georgiev was the first goalie off of the ice at the Rangers morning skate.
Makar was a late scratch due to COVID-19 protocol.
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Francouz will start Thursday with Kuemper (COVID-19) unavailable.
The Flames have added Oliver Kylington to the COVID-19 protocol list.
Kylington is the latest Flames player to be added to the COVID-19 protocol list as they are now left with just five active players.
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Georgiev led the Rangers onto the ice for warmups.
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Georgiev was the first goalie off of the ice at the Rangers morning skate.
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.
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Georgiev led the Rangers onto the ice for warmups.
Francouz has been recalled from the AHL and will serve as the backup on Sunday.
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