Kings coach McLellan enters COVID-19 protocols

Published February 25, 2022 8:05 PM

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Kings coach Todd McLellan entered COVID-19 protocols and wasn’t behind the bench for Friday night’s game against the Anaheim Ducks. The Kings announced McLellan’s status less than an hour before faceoff. Assistant Trent Yawney was to serve as the acting head coach. The Kings started a stretch of three games in four days. They also host the New York Islanders on Saturday and Boston Bruins on Monday.