The NHL is targeting the end of next week for the Vancouver Canucks to return to game action, TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger reports. The situation remains fluid, according to Dreger.

The Canucks announced Wednesday a total of 21 players have now tested positive for COVID-19, in addition to four staff members.

Among the 21 players, three are from the taxi squad and one additional player is considered a close contact.

All Canucks players and staff remain in isolation.