Blackhawks F Kane misses practice due to COVID-19 protocol

Posted October 23, 2021 7:00 am

The Associated Press

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (35) makes a save on a shot by Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane, left, during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) The Associated Press

CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane missed practice on Saturday because of the NHL's COVID-19 protocol.

Fellow forward Ryan Carpenter and defenseman Erik Gustafsson also missed practice for the same reason.

The announcement doesn't necessarily mean that any of the players tested positive. General manager Stan Bowman said during training camp that the team was 100% vaccinated.

'œAt this point, those guys are in the protocol, and we don't really know day to day how it's going to develop,'ť coach Jeremy Colliton said. 'œFor the most part, it's out of our control, so we'll adjust as things develop here.'ť

Chicago hosts the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday night. The struggling Blackhawks are off to a 0-4-1 start.

The Blackhawks recalled forward Reese Johnson from Rockford of the American Hockey League. Johnson had a goal and an assist during the IceHogs' 6-3 loss to Iowa on Friday night.

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Colorado Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson, left, checks Chicago Blackhawks center Ryan Carpenter during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021, in Denver. The Avalanche won 4-2. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) The Associated Press

Vancouver Canucks left wing Tanner Pearson (70) waits for the puck against Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Erik Gustafsson (32) and defenseman Seth Jones during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) The Associated Press

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