Capitals, Flyers game postponed Tuesday night due to COVID-19 concerns

WASHINGTON (FOX 5 DC) - Tonight’s Washington Capitals game against the Philadelphia Flyers will be postponed as a result of a second Flyers player entering the National Hockey League’s COVID Protocols.

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The NHL made the announcement Tuesday afternoon after the decision to postpone the game was made by the league’s NHLPA’s and Club’s medical groups out of an abundance of caution.

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In January, Capitals' star Alex Ovechkin, along with three other players, were added to the NHL's COVID-19 list. The team was also fined $100,000 by the league for violating coronavirus protocols.

NHL officials say the rescheduled date will be announced when available.