Oilers F Kailer Yamamoto enters COVID protocol

Edmonton Oilers forward Kailer Yamamoto entered the NHL's COVID-19 protocol on Friday.

Head coach Dave Tippett said Yamamoto left practice after a rapid test came back positive.

Yamamoto, 23, has 12 points (seven goals, five assists) in 34 games this season.

Edmonton's 2017 first-round draft pick has 64 points (27 goals, 37 assists) in 139 career contests.

The Oilers aren't scheduled to play again until Monday against