Edmonton Oilers place Jesse Puljujarvi in NHL’s COVID-19 protocol

December 18, 2021 - 4:53pm

Edmonton Oilers' Jesse Puljujarvi (13) celebrates a goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets (Jason Franson/CP).

The Edmonton Oilers have placed winger Jesse Puljujarvi in the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol, the team announced on Saturday.

Puljujarvi joins Ryan McLeod (placed in protocol on Dec. 14), Dave Tippett (head coach, Dec. 14), Devin Shore (Dec. 16), Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (Dec. 17) and Duncan Keith (Dec. 17).

#Oilers forward Jesse Puljujarvi has been placed in COVID protocol.

— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) December 18, 2021

Puljujarvi, 23, is a regular on a line with Connor McDavid and has 10 goals and 13 assists for 23 points in 28 games this season.

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