Wild leading scorer Zuccarello, Pitlick in COVID protocol

SEATTLE (AP) — Minnesota Wild forwards Mats Zuccarello and Rem Pitlick have entered the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol. The Wild made the announcement before their game at Seattle. They recalled three players from their AHL affiliate in Iowa for reinforcements. Zuccarello is the team’s leading scorer, with three goals and seven points through six games. Pitlick had an assist in his debut with the Wild on Tuesday at Vancouver. Practice was canceled on Wednesday while the situation was sorted out. The Wild already had three assistant coaches who were in the coronavirus protocol.