Heritage Classic delayed by sunlight

Start time of game between Jets and Oilers TBA

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By NHL.com @NHLdotcom

WINNIPEG -- Due to intermittent sunlight on the playing surface and in the interest of player safety, the start time for the 2016 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic has been delayed.

The game between the Winnipeg Jets and Edmonton Oilers was scheduled to start at 3 p.m. ET at Investors Group Field. The NHL will provide further updates.

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