Canadiens Coach Ducharme Tests Positive for Virus, Isolating

Montreal Canadiens coach Dominique Ducharme keeps an eye on the action, as do Paul Byron (41) and Phillip Danault (24) during the the team's NHL hockey game against the Ottawa Senators in Montreal, Canada, on March 2, 2021. Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press via AP

MONTREAL—Montreal interim coach Dominique Ducharme tested positive for the coronavirus and missed the Canadiens’ 3–2 overtime victory Friday night in Game 3 of the semifinal series against the Vegas Golden Knights.

The NHL said Ducharme received a confirmed positive COVID-19 test nine days since receiving his second vaccine dose. No other Canadiens players or members of the Vegas Golden Knights have tested positive.