Blue Jackets' Emil Bemstrom: Exits protocols

Per Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda, Bemstrom is on the ice for Saturday's practice, indicating he's cleared the NHL's COVID-19 protocols.

Bemstrom will presumably be an option for Sunday's matchup with Buffalo after missing five games while in the NHL's COVID-19 protocols. He's picked up four points through 13 top-level appearances this year.