Pair of Penguins enter NHL's COVID protocol; update on Scheifele's situation

Two more Penguins enter the NHL's COVID protocol on Thursday. According to Pittsburgh head coach Mike Sullivan, veteran forward Jeff Carter and goaltender Tristian Jarry have been placed on the league's protocol list.

Sullivan added that Jeff Carter has tested positive and that both players are currently asymptomatic.

The Penguins don't play again until Saturday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs, so their goaltending situation for that game has yet to be determined.

Mike Sullivan says Tristan Jarry and Jeff Carter are both in the COVID protocol. Carter tested positive.— Matt Vensel (@mattvensel) October 21, 2021

Carter and Jarry join Winnipeg Jets forward Mark Scheifele entered the league's protocol earlier on Thursday. Scheifele and captain Blake Wheeler are among the Jets players that are currently in protocol, and there is a chance that Scheifele may play on Thursday night against Anaheim.

Scheifele is asymptomatic and has tested negative according to TSN's Chris Johnston. If Scheifele's second test produces a negative result, he'll be able to play in the Jets' home opener. The results of Scheifele's second test won't be known til closer to puck drop.

Jets head coach Paul Maurice said he's spoken with both Scheifele and Wheeler today and they're in good spirits. He added that Scheifele is optimistic that he'll be cleared to play tonight.

Mark Scheifele entered COVID-19 after testing positive yesterday morning. He's asymptomatic and has since tested negative. If he produces another negative test, he's eligible to come out of protocol and play tonight vs. Anaheim.— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) October 21, 2021

#NHLJets HC Paul Maurice has been texting with his two players in protocol and reported that they are in good spirits. He noted that Mark Scheifele is optimistic about playing tonight (provided the latest test is negative) and that captain Blake Wheeler is on the mend.— Ken Wiebe (@WiebesWorld) October 21, 2021

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