Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill, 4 others placed in COVID protocol

The Detroit Red Wings placed head coach Jeff Blashill, assistant coach Alex Tanguay and three players in the NHL's COVID-19 protocol on Saturday.

Goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic and forwards Givani Smith and Carter Rowney were also placed on the list for the Red Wings, who host the New Jersey Devils on Saturday night.

Also on Saturday, Detroit recalled forward Riley Barber and goaltender Calvin Pickard from the Grand Rapids