Canucks to resume play April 18 as NHL alters North Division schedule
by Brandon Maron from on (#5GPGM)
The NHL has shuffled the North Division schedule after delaying the Vancouver Canucks' return to action following a COVID-19 outbreak.
The Canucks will resume their season on April 18 against the Toronto Maple Leafs and play their final game on May 19 against the Calgary Flames.
Here's a look at the revised schedule (all times ET):
| Away | Home | Original Date | New Date (Time) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Vancouver Canucks | April 17 | April 18 (7 p.m.) |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Vancouver Canucks | April 19 | April 20 (9 p.m.) |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Winnipeg Jets | April 21 | April 22 (7 p.m.) |
| Edmonton Oilers | Vancouver Canucks | April 16 | May 3 (10 p.m.) |
| Edmonton Oilers | Vancouver Canucks | May 6 | May 4 (10 p.m.) |
| Vancouver Canucks | Edmonton Oilers | May 4 | May 6 (9 p.m.) |
| Edmonton Oilers | Montreal Canadiens | May 11 | May 12 (5 p.m.) |
| Vancouver Canucks | Calgary Flames | May 3 | May 13 (9 p.m.) |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Winnipeg Jets | April 23 | May 14 (8 p.m.) |
| Vancouver Canucks | Edmonton Oilers | May 13 | May 15 (TBD) |
| Calgary Flames | Vancouver Canucks | April 21 | May 16 (TBD) |
| Calgary Flames | Vancouver Canucks | May 15 | May 18 (TBD) |
| Vancouver Canucks | Calgary Flames | May 16 | May 19 (TBD) |
The league also made the following start time changes:
| Away | Home | Date (Original time) | New time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonton Oilers | Winnipeg Jets | April 17 (10 p.m.) | 7 p.m. |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Ottawa Senators | May 12 (7:30 p.m.) | 8 p.m. |
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