Canucks' Justin Dowling has entered NHL's COVID-19 protocol

December 30, 2021 - 7:17pm

Vancouver Canucks' Justin Dowling scores an empty-net goal against the Seattle Kraken during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Seattle. The Canucks won 4-2 (Elaine Thompson/AP).

Vancouver Canucks forward Justin Dowling has entered the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol, the team announced Thursday.

The Vancouver Canucks announced today that forward Justin Dowling has been placed into the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol.

— Canucks PR (@CanucksPR) December 30, 2021

Dowling becomes the fourth player currently in protocol, joining Alex Chiasson (Dec. 26), Brock Boeser (Dec. 29) and Phil Di Giuseppe (Dec. 29). One member of the Canucks’ support staff is also in protocol.

Through 18 games played in the 2021-22 season, Dowling has two goals and one assist.

The Canucks are 7-0 under new head coach Bruce Boudreau and are looking to win their eighth consecutive game on Thursday night when they visit the Los Angeles Kings.