Jun 6, 2021; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens right wing Joel Armia (40) scores a goal against Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) during the second period in game three of the second round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports
The Montreal Canadiens will be without forward Joel Armia for the start of the Stanley Cup finals against the Tampa Bay Lightning after he was placed in the league’s COVID-19 protocol on Sunday.
General manager Marc Bergevin announced Sunday that Armia was being held from practice and would not travel with the team to Tampa afterward.