Chris Johnston: Added to the NHL’s COVID protocol absence list include Jesper Fast (Hurricanes) and the three players involved in the Jets-Blue Jackets trade – Patrik Laine, Jack Roslovic and Pierre-Luc Dubois.
Koivu could join Blue Jackets lineup on Tuesday
Jeff Svoboda: Columbus Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen said that forward Mikko Koivu could be off the COVID protocol absence list and into the lineup on Tuesday.
Coleman scratched
Joe Smith: Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper said that Blake Coleman was scratched last night as he was late for a team meeting.