An Ottawa Senators player has tested positive for the coronavirus, the team announced Tuesday night.
It is the first known coronavirus case in the NHL.
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The Senators did not release the player’s identity but said he had mild symptoms and is in isolation.
The NHL put a pause on its season last week. The league initially told players to remain in their home playing cities, but on Monday it sent a memo telling players they could travel anywhere, including overseas, to their home countries. The NHL stipulated that players should self-quarantine when they arrived.
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