Canadiens Gallagher Forward, Defender Niku Enter NHL COVID Protocol – Montreal | The Canadian News

Montreal Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher and defender Sami Niku have entered the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol.

The Canadiens said Thursday that both players are being closely monitored by team doctors.

Gallagher and Niku are the first Montreal players to enter league protocol this season, although former Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin tested positive for COVID-19 on November 19 while still at the club.

Both the Ottawa Senators and New York Islanders have postponed games this year due to multiple players entering league protocol.

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On Tuesday, Edmonton defender Cody Ceci, St. Louis forward Tyler Bozak and Boston head coach Bruce Cassidy were added to the list.

Gallagher has four goals and six assists in 23 games for the Canadiens this season. Niku has three assists in nine games.

The Canadiens are scheduled to host the Colorado avalanche Thursday night.

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