Wednesday’s Red Wings game vs. Islanders postponed; Zadina, Nedeljkovic exit COVID-19 protocol

The Detroit Red Wings will have to wait a little longer to return to action, the National Hockey League announced Tuesday afternoon.

Due to COVID-19 issues affecting both the Red Wings and New York Islanders, Wednesday’s game between the two teams has been postponed.

Additionally, the Red Wings announced that forward @Filip Zadina and goaltender @Alex Nedeljkovic have exited COVID-19 protocol.

Both Zadina and Nedeljkovic originally entered protocol on Dec. 18.

With Zadina and Nedeljkovic reactivated and back on the ice, the Red Wings now have the following players on COVID-19 protocol:

Detroit’s next scheduled game is on Dec. 31 against the Washington Capitals.