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Blues dealing with discrepancies in COVID-19 tests ahead of Game 2 vs. Avalanche

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 5/19/21

The St. Louis Blues are dealing with multiple positive COVID-19 tests heading into Game 2 of their first-round series against the Colorado Avalanche, according to Sportsnet's Chris Johnston.

However, the team is hoping they are false positives.

The #stlblues are dealing with multiple positive COVID-19 tests that they hope/believe are false positives. Says GM Doug Armstrong in statement: "We have been in touch with and are working with the league to address these discrepancies with additional testing."
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) May 19, 2021

The positive tests come after David Perron was placed in the NHL's COVID-19 protocols over the weekend. Jake Walman and Nathan Walker are also in COVID-19 protocols.

Colorado won Game 1 of the series on Monday night, dominating St. Louis 4-1. With the Blues looking to get even in Game 2 on Wednesday, the hope is that additional testing will allow the contest to go on as scheduled.

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