The NHL couldn’t say Monday whether the remainder of the 2019-20 regular season would be played or what form the Stanley Cup playoffs might take when it’s safe enough to resume play, after the league suspended its season March 12 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The form and format of resumption of play scenarios will depend entirely on what transpires between now and when we are permitted and able to resume – and, ultimately, on timing and taking into account logistical constraints,” the NHL said. “We are going to have to be flexible and react to events and they as unfold as well as the best medical advice available.”

The league posted an updated question-and-answer page on its website, but it was unable to provide definitive answers to many of its questions, including whether play would resume. It also said players should continue to follow local guidelines about social distancing and self-isolation.

For the Ducks, Kings and San Jose Sharks – the NHL’s three California teams – that means they must continue to self-quarantine in accordance with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s stay-at-home order issued last week. The league’s self-isolation mandate was set to expire Friday, but it could be extended.

UPDATE: The NHL on Tuesday extended its self-quarantine period for players, coaches and staff members by another 10 days because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The league’s self-isolation was set to expire Friday, but was extended through April 6, according to media reports.

“At the end of the self-quarantine period – and depending on developments regarding COVID-19 between now and then – consideration will be given to allowing the opening of club facilities in scheduled and coordinated small groups for voluntary training and club care,” the league said.

The Ducks and Kings each closed their practice facilities to the public last week in an attempt to halt the spread of the coronavirus. Local authorities have also closed beaches, hiking trails, parks and other recreational spots in recent days after overcrowding over the weekend.

Monday, the league said it had no plans to test each of its players for COVID-19 and would not do so when play resumes. So far, two unnamed members of the Ottawa Senators are the only NHL players to have tested positive for the coronavirus.

The Senators played against the Sharks on March 7 at San Jose’s SAP Center, then the Ducks on March 10 at Honda Center and the Kings on March 11 at Staples Center. The Sharks, Ducks and Sharks have each said none of their players have had COVID-19 symptoms.

“Our medical experts do not recommend mass-testing for all NHL players,” the league said.

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NHL postpones playoff games for Thursday and Friday In addition, the NHL could not say whether games would be played in empty arenas, but said it would follow the advice of local medical authorities. The league also said the resumption of play would not cause it to shorten the 2020-21 season, which it hoped to play in full.

There have been no decisions made on postponing or altering the format of the NHL draft, which is scheduled for June 26-27 in Montreal, the league said. Furthermore, no decisions have been made regarding the opening of free agency, which is set for July 1.

“We will continue to monitor developments during the 60-day window prescribed by the CDC,” the league said. “Assuming events are tracking positively, we would hope to be able to begin providing high-level guidance on the potential of opening a club training camp period roughly 45 days into the period covered by the CDC’s recommendation.”

The Ducks had 11 regular-season games remaining when the league suspended play on the morning after their March 11 loss to the St. Louis Blues. The Kings had 12 games left before the end of the season, which was set for April 4. Neither team was in a playoff position, however.