Canucks captain Bo Horvat exits COVID protocol ahead of game vs. Flames

Vancouver Canucks' Bo Horvat celebrates his goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. (Darryl Dyck/CP)

Vancouver Canucks captain Bo Horvat has been removed from non-roster COVID status ahead of the team's matchup with the Calgary Flames on Saturday.

Horvat entered COVID protocol on Jan. 18 towards the tail end of the team's road trip. The 26-year-old has 13 goals and 10 assists in 38 games this season.

Defenceman Noah Juulsen has also been recalled from the AHL's Abbotsford Canucks while defenceman Ashton Sautner, goaltender Spencer Martin and forward Justin Bailey have been transferred to the taxi squad.

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