The Detroit Red Wings, already shut down through the Christmas break because of the virus, added two players to the swelling ranks Tuesday.
Forward Adam Erne and defenseman Jordan Oesterle, and an unidentified member of the support staff, were placed in COVID-19 protocol, joining a group that has surged over the past week. Since Dec. 15, players Robby Fabbri, Michael Rasmussen, Givani Smith, Carter Rowney, Alex Nedeljkovic, Filip Zadina, Sam Gagner, Pius Suter and Joe Veleno have tested positive, along with head coach Jeff Blashill and assistant coach Alex Tanguay.
Tyler Bertuzzi, Danny DeKeyser and Marc Staal also have been in protocol the season.