Ekblad was placed in COVID-19 protocols Thursday, David Dwork of Local 10 Miami reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ekblad will not be available for Thursday's tilt against the Kings. It's unclear how long the team expects him to be out, but if he's asymptomatic, he could return as soon as Saturday in Minnesota. The 25-year-old blueliner has 24 points and a plus-17 rating through 28 games this season.