Bruins put 3 more players in COVID-19 protocol

By The Associated Press

The Boston Bruins have placed forwards Anton Blidh and Trent Frederic and goalie Jeremy Swayman in the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol. With the number of coronavirus cases and game postponements rising across the league, the addition of Blidh, Frederic and Swayman gave the Bruins six players in the protocol. Coach Bruce Cassidy, who tested positive Nov. 30, just rejoined the team on Monday. The hard-hit Flames added center Dillon Dube and defenseman Oliver Kylington, bringing the team total to 18 players and 12 support staff members in protocol.