Second City Hockey · Dec 31, 2021
Blackhawks Bits: Kevin Lankinen added to COVID-19 protocol
Photo by Glenn James/NHLI via Getty ImagesThe Chicago Blackhawks have largely avoided any significant COVID-related issues to this point in the 2021-22 NHL season, but it appears those fortunes are starting to turn against them.
During Friday’s practice, the team announced that goaltender Kevin Lankinen was placed in COVID-19 protocol:
MEDICAL UPDATE: Goaltender Kevin Lankinen will not participate in practice today (COVID-19 Protocol).
— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) December 31, 2021 With No. 1 goalie Marc-Andre Fleury added to the protocol earlier this week, the Blackhawks will now be without their top two goalies for Saturday’s game against the Nashville Predators.