By Canadian Press

Montreal Canadiens extend COVID-19 pause through Saturday

Jan 6, 2022 | 11:06 AM

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens are extending their pause on team activities as the club continues to deal with a COVID-19 outbreak. 

The Canadiens announced Thursday that both the NHL team and its American Hockey League affiliate, the Laval Rocket, will not return to the ice until practice resumes on Sunday. 

Twenty-two Habs players and two coaches are in the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol.

Montreal suspended team activities following Saturday’s 5-2 loss to Florida.

The NHL previously postponed five Canadiens’ home games indefinitely due to COVID-19 capacity restrictions and the team is set to play its next game Jan. 12 in Boston. 

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Two Rocket games set for Friday and Saturday have also been postponed. 

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 6, 2022. 

The Canadian Press