Bertuzzi (COVID-19 protocols) will miss at least 10 days, which will cost him five games, Max Bultman of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Head coach Jeff Blashill added that Bertuzzi is feeling fine as of Wednesday. Based on the timeline provided, Bertuzzi won't be back until Dec. 14 against the Islanders at the earliest, assuming he doesn't need to build up his conditioning after the absence. Robby Fabbri will get the first chance to replace Bertuzzi on the top line.