Connolly was designated for the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Saturday, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Connolly has averaged 8:25 of ice time and has been held pointless over his four NHL appearances this season. He recently completed his suspension sentence on Jan. 8 and has played in just two NHL contests since Dec. 18. Due to his entry into protocols, the 29-year-old will miss Saturday's game against Anaheim at a minimum.