Minnesota Wild forwards Mats Zuccarello and Rem Pitlick have been placed into COVID-19 protocols.

The two forwards were in Vancouver for the Canucks’ Tuesday night home opener, which the Wild won by a score of 3-2.

This is the second time in three games that a Canucks opponent have put players into protocol shortly after their games, as Chicago placed players into protocol shortly after the Canucks’ game against them on October 21^st.

In speaking to Patrick Johnston of The Province, general manager Jim Benning said the Canucks trust the protocols and that it’s a good thing that everyone is vaccinated.

The Canucks were among the North American sports teams hit hardest by COVID-19 when over 25 players and staff tested positive back in April.

More to come.