Appleton exited the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Tuesday, per Mike Benton of Sports Radio KJR.

EDGE Analysis

Appleton only tallied one point through the opening seven games of the season before he was placed on injured reserve. However, once he returned to play the Wisconsin-born winger was benefitting from newfound offensive production. The 25-year-old averaged 15:49 of ice time and tallied two goals and three assists through his 12 appearances prior to entering the league's virus protocols.