A third Colorado Avalanche player has tested positive for COVID-19. According to the statement released from the NHL, the player is in self-isolation and has not had close contact with any other Avalanche players or staff members.
With this third player on the Avalanche, the NHL total is at eight players. Five Ottawa Senators players have tested positive. While neither team played each other recently, they both did a tour through California, including Santa Clara County. They both played in the San Jose Sharks arena, using the same visiting locker room. A part-time staffer at SAP Center also tested positive for the novel coronavirus.