Mikael Backlund is the latest Calgary Flames player to enter the National Hockey League’s COVID-19 protocol, the team announced Friday.
In addition to Backlund, a member of the team’s support staff has also entered protocol.
#Flames Roster Update: Mikael Backlund and 1 member of the support staff have entered the NHL’s COVID-19 Protocol.
— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) December 17, 2021
Backlund is the 19th Flames player to enter COVID-19 protocol. After Friday’s update, the Flames are up to 32 total cases.