Colorado Avalanche Shut Down After NHL Revises Virus Protocols

CBS Denver

February 4, 2021

DENVER (CBS4)– The NHL revised its virus protocols in a bid to keep the shortened season on track, but not before a fifth team was idled by COVID-19 problems. Hours after the league announced changes visible in arenas and important behind the scenes, Colorado joined the growing list of U.S.-based teams shut down for virus concerns.

The New Jersey Devils had games postponed through at least Saturday, Buffalo Sabres through Monday, Minnesota Wild through Tuesday and Avalanche through next Thursday, with the Vegas Golden Knights only now set to resume Friday.

Colorado captain Gabriel Landeskog joined teammate Tyson Jost on the league’s COVID-19 unavailable list Thursday. There are currently 40 players from 11 teams on the list, which can include a positive test result unconfirmed or confirmed, symptomatic isolation, high risk close contact or quarantine for travel purposes.

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