Canadiens forwards Cole Caufield and Joel Armia placed in NHL’s COVID-19 protocol

Montreal Canadiens forwards Cole Caufield and Joel Armia have been positioned within the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol forward of Tuesday’s recreation in Dallas in opposition to the Stars.

The last-place Canadiens have endured a depressing season to this point, together with a coronavirus outbreak that pressured 24 gamers and two assistant coaches into isolation at its top.

Caufield, 21, who gained the Hobey Baker Award as the highest participant in U.S. faculty hockey earlier than becoming a member of Montreal forward of its unbelievable run to the Stanley Cup closing final spring, has only one objective and 7 assists in a 2021-22 season that’s included a demotion to the minors.

Armia, in the meantime, was additionally positioned in COVID-19 protocol again in June, which pressured him to overlook Recreation 1 of the title collection in opposition to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

The 28-year-old has 5 factors (one objective, 4 assists) in 32 video games this season for Montreal.

The Canadiens entered the marketing campaign with lofty aspirations following their gorgeous playoff upsets of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Winnipeg Jets and Vegas Golden Knights, however sat final within the total standings with a document of 7-25-5 heading to Tuesday night time’s motion.

This report by The Canadian Press was first printed Jan. 18, 2022.