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New reality: Wings start closing locker room to media amid coronavirus fear

Detroit — The new normal for the NHL — and, thus, the Red Wings, too — hit home after Tuesday’s morning skate.

Coach Jeff Blashill and several players were brought into a separate interview area to talk with media after the team completed its practice.

The new policy took affect Tuesday, as the NHL, NBA, MLB and MLS closed off locker rooms and clubhouses to only players and essential team employees because of coronavirus concerns.

“It’s the reality of what is going on in the world,” forward Dylan Larkin said.