Kings center Blake Lizotte was added to the NHL’s COVID protocol list Friday, the team’s second such player in as many days.
Winger Andreas Athanasiou landed on the list Thursday morning and was unavailable for that night’s game against the Minnesota Wild, and the Kings suddenly are dealing with a number of absences.
Team members can enter the protocol for any number of reasons, including exhibiting symptoms of the virus or coming into close contact with a person who has a confirmed case. Players are not available for practices, travel or games until they clear protocol.