Report: Blackhawks D Seth Jones tests positive for COVID-19

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Report: Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Seth Jones tests positive for COVID-19

Originally posted on Daily Faceoff | By Zach Laing | Last updated 1/11/22

The Chicago Blackhawks will be without Seth Jones after the rearguard tested positive for COVID-19, The Athletic’s Aaron Portzline reported Tuesday.

Told by sources that #Blackhawks D Seth Jones is out tonight vs #CBJ due to positive COVID test.

He was notified after the morning skate.
— Aaron Portzline (@Aportzline) January 11, 2022

The team is set to play Tuesday night against the Columbus Blue Jackets, with whom Jones played six seasons.

Jones was acquired by the Blackhawks last July in a blockbuster deal. This season, he’s appeared in 35 games for Chicago, scoring three goals and 25 points while averaging the most ice time at any point of his career.

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