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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