Report: First NHL player tests positive for COVID-19

Anthony Scultore Updated: Mar 17, 2020

Elliotte Friedman is reporting late this evening that the first NHL player has tested positive for COVID-19. According to Friedman it is a member of the Ottawa Senators.

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Sadly, this wasn’t a matter of if but when. As the list of NBA players has grown to 4 for the Coronavirus, we should see more in every sport, including hockey. Once again, do not panic and know the facts. Healthy adults under 70 appear to recover well from this virus. But we must think about the elderly and those with pre-existing conditions. For more, go to the CDC.gov website.

The Ottawa Senators are expected to make an announcement soon regarding a positive case of CoVid19.
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) March 18, 2020

We will update you as soon as more info comes out.

UPDATE:

An Ottawa Senators player has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. The player has had mild symptoms and is in isolation.

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— Ottawa Senators (@Senators) March 18, 2020