Tanner Pearson, Brandon Sutter each score twice as Canucks dump Leafs

An eighth NHL player has tested positive for COVID-19.The league announced Tuesday that a third player from the Colorado Avalanche has the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. The league says the player is in self-isolation and has not had close contact with teammates or Colorado staff members.The five other NHL players who tested positive all play for the Ottawa Senators.The Senators met the Sharks in San Jose, Calif., on March 7 despite a recommendation from officials in Santa Clara County against holding large public gatherings due to the spreading coronavirus. The Avalanche played at SAP Center the following night.The NHL suspended its season March 12, and NHL players have been advised by the league to self-quarantine since March 13. That directive is currently in effect until April 15.Sports Betting News

Mike Sullivan wouldn’t provide much of an update, but the news that Sidney Crosby skated this morning can only be seen as promising for the Penguins and their fans. “He’s in the process of rehabbing,” Sullivan said, per Bill West of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. The Penguins have an off day today after last night’s big win over the Capitals.

NBC Sports Boston Bruins Insider Joe Haggerty takes his daily, link-filled trip around the NHL.