Hertl in COVID-19 protocol, Sharks’ game postponed
San Jose Sharks forward Tomas Hertl has entered the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol, the league announced, resulting in the postponement of the team’s game Thursday with the Vegas Golden Knights at SAP Center.
The NHL also announced Wednesday that the Sharks’ practice facility, Solar4America Ice in San Jose, has been closed, effective immediately, and will remain shut down until further notice. Sharks players have been told to remain home except to continue to do daily testing.
The NHL said it is now in the process of reviewing and revising the Sharks’ regular-season schedule. As of early Wednesday afternoon, the Sharks were still scheduled to play the St. Louis Blues at home on Saturday.
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