Fleury added to COVID-19 protocol list

Vegas Golden Knights netminder Marc-Andre Fleury was added to the NHL's COVID-19 protocol list Thursday, according to Stephen Whyno of The Associated Press.

The 36-year-old was in goal Wednesday for the Golden Knights' 4-3 loss against the Minnesota Wild.

Fleury is arguably the favorite for the Vezina Trophy this season. He leads all netminders (minimum five starts) in save percentage (.938) and goals-against average (1.73) through 17 appearances.

Puck-stopper Robin Lehner has been sidelined with an upper-body injury since Feb. 8, and was sent to the AHL on a conditioning loan Wednesday.

The Golden Knights had multiple players and members of their coaching staff added to the COVID-19 protocol list at the end of January.

Vegas hits the road for a two-game set with the St. Louis Blues on Friday and Saturday. Netminder Oscar Dansk will likely take over starting duties until Lehner or Fleury are available.

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