Blues discover ‘discrepancies’ in multiple COVID-19 test results

According to multiple reports, the NHL is re-testing a few teams after inconsistencies were found in overnight COVID-19 results.

No reason for several Blues missing morning skate unless covid related. Several reports indicate false positives and Blues working with NHL about lab work. No Binnington would hurt, Ville Husso would start. Remember Perron is on list, so something could be there. @1043TheFan

— Scott Masters (@scottmasters55) May 19, 2021

St. Louis Blues general manager Doug Armstrong released a statement on noting “discrepancies” were found in their COVID-19 test results.

“We have discovered discrepancies in Covid test results relating to multiple players,” the statement reads. “We have been in touch with and are working with the League to address these discrepancies with additional testing and expect to have further information later this afternoon.

“The League will provide a further update when we have more information. Head Coach Craig Berube and our players will not be available to the media until after tonight’s game.”

It is unclear whether anyone with the team has actually tested positive for COVID-19 and if this will affect the status of Wednesday’s Game 2 between the Blues and Avalanche.

David Perron, Jake Walman, and Nathan Walker were the only NHL players on the league’s COVID-19 protocols list Tuesday. According to reports Blues players Jordan Binnington, Vladimir Tarasenko and Jaden Schwartz were absent from the ice during practice Wednesday.

The Blues enter Game 2 Wednesday trailing the Avalanche 1-0 in the best-of-seven series.