Oilers D Jones confirms positive COVID-19 test

[July 18, 2020]    Edmonton Oilers defenseman Caleb Jones practiced Friday after recovering from the coronavirus.

The 23-year-old missed the first four days of training camp after testing positive for COVID-19 when he arrived in Edmonton earlier this month from his home in Dallas. He had been listed as unfit to practice.

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Caleb Jones (82) against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

"I have no idea where I got it. I was asymptomatic," Jones said, per Sportsnet.

Jones registered four goals, five assists and 10 penalty minutes in 43 games this season.

The Oilers face the Chicago Blackhawks in a best-of-five qualifying round series in Edmonton starting Aug. 1.

(Field Level Media)

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