VANCOUVER, British Columbia — The NHL has delayed the Vancouver Canucks' return to competition.

The Canucks, who have not played a game since March 24 due to a COVID-19 outbreak, had been scheduled to host the Edmonton Oilers on Friday night. The league announced Thursday the team would not play that game and did not immediately set a new date for Vancouver's return.

The decision was made with input from the NHL Players' Association and medical staff from teams, the NHL said.