Senators place defenceman Josh Brown in NHL COVID-19 protocol

Winnipeg Jets centre Mason Appleton battles with Ottawa Senators defenceman Josh Brown along the boards during the first period NHL action Thursday January 21, 2021 in Ottawa. (Adrian Wyld/CP)

Defenceman Josh Brown is the latest Ottawa Senators player to enter the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol.

Brown joins the likes of Austin Watson, Nick Holden, Connor Brown and Victor Mete, who have been placed in COVID protocol since the week started.

The Senators also cancelled Monday’s practice as a precaution.

Brown, 27, has skated in 12 games for the Senators this season. He has yet to register a point.

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