Aaron Portzline: Columbus Blue Jackets Pierre-Luc Dubois only had five shifts in the first period, 3:55 in total ice time. He did not have a shift after the first period.
Mark Scheig: Coach John Tortorella on Dubois after the game: “I’m not going to have a discussion with you guys.”
Pierre LeBrun: “It makes total sense for Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen to want to take his time in a Dubois trade, but if this becomes ugly, easier said than done.”
Three more added to COVID Protocol list
Chris Johnston: Players added to the NHL’s COVID Protocol Absence list include Mackenzie Blackwood (NJ), Sam Gagner (DET) and Jon Merrill (DET).