Patrick Kane, two others placed in COVID-19 protocol originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
Ryan Carpenter, Erik Gustafsson and Patrick Kane were placed in the NHL's COVID-19 protocol, the Blackhawks announced Saturday morning. They did not practice with the team and their statuses are up in the air for Sunday's game against the Detroit Red Wings.
In a corresponding move, the Blackhawks recalled forward Reese Johnson from the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League.
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COVID-19 protocol-related absences can be the result of a number of factors, including an initial positive test that remains unconfirmed, symptomatic individuals, high-risk close contact, or a confirmed positive test, among others.
Carpenter, Gustafsson and Kane each played in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Vancouver Canucks. Kane celebrated his 1,000th NHL game beforehand in front of a sold-out United Center crowd.
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