Canadiens' Armia in COVID-19 protocol, won't travel with team to Tampa

Sean Reynolds and Eric Engels discuss Joel Armia being in COVID protocol and not making the trip to Tampa, if Jake Evans is ready to make his return to the Canadiens lineup, and Carey Price and Shea Weber playing in their first Stanley Cup Final.

Montreal Canadiens forward Joel Armia is in the NHL's COVID-19 protocol and won't be on the team's flight Sunday to Tampa Bay for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, according to general manager Marc Bergevin.

Armia did not participate in the team's practice Sunday. He previously had COVID-19 in late March.

The 28-year-old right winger has eight points in 17 post-season games, after putting up 14 points in 41 regular-season contests.

The Stanley Cup Final between the Canadiens and Lightning kicks off Monday with Game 1 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on Sportsnet and SN Now.

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