DENVER, CO - JANUARY 4: An official game puck sits on the ice prior to the Colorado Avalanche against the New York Rangers at the Pepsi Center on January 4, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. The Avalanche defeated the Rangers 6-1.

3rd Avalanche player tests positive for COVID-19

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A third Colorado Avalanche player tested positive for COVID-19, the NHL announced Tuesday. The player is self-isolating and hasn't had close contact with other Avalanche players or staff.

Eight players in the league have now tested positive, with five on the Ottawa Senators and three on the Avalanche.

Last week, the NHL reportedly extended its self-quarantine period for players and staff until April 15.

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