DeBoer confirmed that Elias and Havlat are getting tested for mumps. No results yet. http://t.co/7Jrs9Fafzz
— Rich Chere (@Ledger_NJDevils) December 22, 2014
Marek Zidlicky spoke to Havlat Sunday. “Marty said he didn’t feel well.” Said he is worried about mumps. http://t.co/7Jrs9Fafzz
— Rich Chere (@Ledger_NJDevils) December 22, 2014
Havlat played in Saturday’s 4-0 loss to Washington and was pretty ineffective in just over 14 minutes of ice time, finishing minus-1 with just one shot on goal. Elias played more (17:40) but finished minus-2 with no shots on goal (though he did miss the net three times).
Earlier today, the Penguins announced that three players -- Thomas Greiss, Steve Downie and Brandon Sutter -- had all been return to Pittsburgh to undergo testing for the mumps. The Penguins, who play in Florida tonight, have already seen captain Sidney Crosby, defenseman Olli Maatta and forward Beau Bennett get diagnosed with the mumps.