Three more Leafs added to the COVID-19 protocol | The Canadian News

The Toronto Maple Leafs have added three more players to the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol as an outbreak on the team that began in December continues.

The Leafs announced Thursday that forwards Ondrej Kase and Nick Ritchie and defenseman Justin Holl have been added to the roster.

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The announcement comes two days after the Maple Leafs dropped a 2-1 decision on the road to the Arizona Coyotes, who are in the midst of an outbreak of COVID-19.

A total of 20 Maple Leaf players have entered the protocol since the team battled its outbreak last month.

Most of the players have since returned to action. Wingers Mitch Marner and Pierre Engvall, who entered the protocol seven days ago, were the only other Maple Leafs out due to coronavirus concerns on Friday morning.

The Maple Leafs practiced in Arizona on Friday before their next game in St. Louis on Saturday.

This report from The Canadian Press was first published on January 14, 2022.