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Marco Rossi • C • Canucks

Marco Rossi to Return After Olympics

Vancouver Canucks center Marco Rossi (lower body) had a setback and will be out through the Olympics, Farhan Lalji of TSN reports. He has missed 13 games due to a lower-body injury and will be out for five more games. Rossi has made eight appearances for the Canucks since being traded by the Minnesota Wild, posting one goal and one assist. Filip Chytil will continue to work as the second-line center until Rossi's return. Chytil has just come back to the lineup after missing several months and hasn't registered any points in two outings.

Yesterday

Thatcher Demko • G • Canucks

Thatcher Demko Won't Return This Season

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (hip) will miss the rest of the 2025-26 season. The 30-year-old is scheduled to undergo hip surgery. Demko last played on Jan. 10, allowing three goals on six shots in a 5-0 defeat to the Toronto Maple Leafs. He finishes the campaign with an 8-10-1 record, 2.90 goals-against average, a .897 save percentage, and one shutout. With Demko out of the picture, Kevin Lankinen is set for a heavy workload the rest of the way. Nikita Tolopilo currently operates as his backup.

Yesterday

Zeev Buium • D • Canucks

Zeev Buium Lands on Injured Reserve

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Zeev Buium (face) was placed on Injured Reserve on Monday. He was hit in the face by a puck during Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Buium managed to finish the game wearing a bubble visor on his helmet, but he will now be out for at least three contests. On Sunday, Buium made his 20th appearance as a Canuck. He has logged six points (two goals, four assists), 18 shots, and 16 blocks since the Minnesota Wild traded him as part of the Quinn Hughes deal. The team has replaced Buium on the roster with Victor Mancini, who was recalled from the AHL on Monday.

Yesterday

Brock Boeser • RW • Canucks

Canucks Place Brock Boeser on Injured Reserve

Vancouver Canucks winger Brock Boeser (head) was placed on Injured Reserve. The 28-year-old took an elbow to the head on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Penguins and will miss at least the next three games. This marks another setback for Boeser during a rough campaign. He has been limited to 25 points (12 goals, 13 assists) in 50 games. The Canucks have recalled Jonathan Lekkerimaki from the minors to bolster their frontline, while David Kampf is also an option to replace Boeser in the lineup on Tuesday night against the San Jose Sharks. Conor Garland may take Boeser's spot on the second line.

Yesterday

Brock Boeser • RW • Canucks

Brock Boeser Takes Hit to the Head

Vancouver Canucks winger Brock Boeser (head) was on the receiving end of a high hit at the end of Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Penguins forward Bryan Rust hit Boeser in the head with an extended elbow as time expired. Canucks head coach Adam Foote called it a "vicious headshot." "I'm sure the league will take a look at it," Foote added. Boeser had scored in back-to-back games before the Penguins neutralized him. The 28-year-old has notched 12 goals and 25 points in 50 games this season. He has been a disappointment to fantasy managers after averaging 0.66 points per game last campaign. David Kampf was scratched on Sunday and could return to the lineup if Boeser has to miss time.

2 days ago

David Kampf • C • Canucks

David Kampf Scratched on Sunday

Vancouver Canucks center David Kampf will exit the lineup on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Sportsnet's Brendan Batchelor reports. He will be replaced by Aatu Raty, who has missed two games as a healthy scratch. Kampf has been quiet with the Canucks since signing a one-year, $1.1 million deal with the team in November. In 30 outings, he has contributed only two goals and four assists. With Filip Chytil and Teddy Blueger back in action, Kampf has fallen down in the depth chart and is now completely out of the lineup. Vancouver is also expected to have Marco Rossi (lower body) back in the middle soon, further crowding the center position and complicating Kampf's situation.

3 days ago

Filip Chytil • C • Canucks

Filip Chytil Ready to End Three-Month Absence

Vancouver Canucks center Filip Chytil (upper body) will return to the lineup on Friday against the New Jersey Devils. He has been cleared to play after missing three months due to an upper-body injury. Chytil had three goals in six games at the start of the season before being hurt against the Washington Capitals on Oct. 19. The 26-year-old will slot into the second line, joining Drew O'Connor and Brock Boeser. Chytil will also hop on the second power-play unit. Earlier this week, the Canucks welcomed back another long-term absentee in Teddy Blueger, and their center depth is expected to get another boost soon with Marco Rossi's (lower body) return.

5 days ago

Teddy Blueger • C • Canucks

Teddy Blueger Available Wednesday Night

Vancouver Canucks center Teddy Blueger (lower body) has been cleared to play on Wednesday night against the Washington Capitals. He will be available after sitting out 43 games due to a lower-body injury. Blueger was hurt in a game against the Capitals on Oct. 19. Wednesday's contest will mark only his third appearance of the season. Blueger is expected to fill the third-line center role, flanked by Liam Ohgren and Conor Garland. Both wingers have scoring talent, boosting Blueger's fantasy value. However, managers shouldn't expect much from the Canucks, who just posted a new franchise record with 11 consecutive losses.

7 days ago

Conor Garland • RW • Canucks

Conor Garland Returns From Five-Game Absence

Vancouver Canucks right wing Conor Garland (undisclosed) will rejoin the lineup on Monday against the Montreal Canadiens, ending a five-game absence. The 29-year-old will replace Kiefer Sherwood (undisclosed) in the lineup. Garland will occupy a top-six spot and is set to feature on the top power-play unit. Nine of his 22 points this season have come with the man advantage. In 33 appearances, Garland has contributed seven goals and 15 assists. He had a great outing in this season's first meeting with the Canadiens, producing a goal and an assist in a 4-3 loss on Oct. 25.

Jan 12

Kiefer Sherwood • LW • Canucks

Kiefer Sherwood Out Monday, Could Miss Several Weeks

Vancouver Canucks winger Kiefer Sherwood (undisclosed) will exit the lineup for Monday's tilt against the Montreal Canadiens and could be unavailable for several weeks. "He's trying to go through something, and my gut says it's probably going to be a week to three weeks probably," Canucks head coach Adam Foote said. "It doesn't look promising." So far, Sherwood has appeared in all 44 games this season, scoring a team-high 17 goals and adding six assists. He also leads the Canucks with 210 hits. The injury hits keep coming for the Canucks, but there is some good news on Monday as well, as Conor Garland (undisclosed) has been cleared to play and will take Sherwood's spot in the lineup.

Jan 12

Marco Rossi • C • Canucks

Marco Rossi to Miss 2-3 More Weeks

Vancouver Canucks center Marco Rossi (lower body) will be sidelined for 2-3 more weeks, Thomas Drance of The Athletic reports. Due to a lower-body injury, Rossi has not played for the Canucks since Dec. 30, missing five games. Based on Monday's update, Rossi is expected to sit out at least eight more games. The injury came at an unfortunate time for Rossi, who changed teams in December. Since his move from Minnesota, Rossi hasn't found chemistry with his new teammates, recording two points (one goal, one assist) in eight games. Rossi's absence has given second-line center duties to David Kampf, but he's been anonymous on the offensive end, going five games without any points.

Jan 12

Thatcher Demko • G • Canucks

Thatcher Demko Lands on Injured Reserve

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (lower body) was placed on Injured Reserve on Sunday. The move came after Demko suffered a lower-body injury in Saturday's 5-0 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Vancouver's No. 1 will sit out at least four games, beginning with Monday's matchup against the Montreal Canadiens. Demko has an 8-10-1 record, a 2.90 goals-against average, a .897 save percentage, and one shutout this season. Kevin Lankinen is set to start the majority of games while Demko is on the mend, with Nikita Tolopilo called up from the AHL to provide cover in the crease.

Jan 11

Thatcher Demko • G • Canucks

Thatcher Demko Exits With Injury Saturday

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (lower body) suffered yet another injury setback in Saturday's 5-0 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. He departed the game after the first period due to a lower-body injury. Demko allowed three goals on six shots before being replaced by Kevin Lankinen. Canucks head coach Adam Foote told reporters postgame that Demko would be re-evaluated over the next few days. Unfortunately, it looks like the 2024 Vezina Trophy finalist is set to miss time again. Injuries have limited Demko to 20 starts this season, during which he has posted an 8-10-1 record. He has logged a 2.90 goals-against average, a .897 save percentage, and one shutout.

Jan 11

Jake DeBrusk • LW • Canucks

Jake DeBrusk Records Season-High Three Points Friday

Vancouver Canucks winger Jake DeBrusk had his first multi-point outing of the campaign on Friday, finishing a 4-3 shootout loss to the Seattle Kraken with three points. During the season period, he had a goal and an assist on the power play, and DeBrusk added an even-strength assist to his tally in the third. This was DeBrusk's second outing after he was scratched for a matchup against Seattle on Monday. Vancouver got a positive reaction from DeBrusk to the benching, but he still has plenty of room for improvement. The 29-year-old has totaled 10 goals and 20 points in 38 appearances this season, scoring only one even-strength goal.

Jan 3

Linus Karlsson • C • Canucks

Linus Karlsson Celebrates New Contract With Goal

Vancouver Canucks center Linus Karlsson scored in Friday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Vancouver Canucks shortly after the team announced that he had signed a new contract. The Swedish forward has taken a significant leap in 2025-26 and was rewarded with a two-year, $4.5 million extension. This season, Karlsson has been playing on a one-year, $775,000 deal. He has offered great value for money in Vancouver, scoring 10 goals and 17 points in 37 outings. Only Kiefer Sherwood (17) has more goals for the Canucks. Additionally, Karlsson has recorded 51 hits while averaging 10:38 of ice time. Currently, Karlsson is showing his best form of the season, scoring in three of the last four games.

Jan 3

Conor Garland • RW • Canucks

Conor Garland to Miss One Week

Vancouver Canucks right wing Conor Garland (undisclosed) will be out of the lineup for at least one week, head coach Adam Foote said on Thursday. The Canucks boss told reporters the injury to Garland was the result of a slew foot against the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday. Garland has been among Vancouver's most productive players in 2025-26, recording seven goals and 22 points. On Thursday, Foote also announced that Marco Rossi (lower body) will miss at least one week, leaving the Canucks without two-thirds of their second line for the next three games. Aatu Raty and Nils Hoglander are expected to come into the lineup on Friday versus the Seattle Kraken. Meanwhile, Kiefer Sherwood could be Garland's replacement on the second line.

Jan 1

Marco Rossi • C • Canucks

Marco Rossi to Miss at Least One Week

Vancouver Canucks center Marco Rossi (lower body) will be out for at least one week, head coach Adam Foote announced on Thursday. The Canucks return to action on Friday night against the Seattle Kraken. If he misses only a week, Rossi will be out for three games. The Austrian forward has made eight appearances for Vancouver since being acquired from the Minnesota Wild on Dec. 12. He has been sluggish offensively, posting one goal and one assist. Aatu Raty will probably take Rossi's spot in the lineup on Friday, while David Kampf might move up to the second line.

Jan 1

Jake DeBrusk • LW • Canucks

Jake DeBrusk to Miss Monday's Game as Healthy Scratch

Vancouver Canucks winger Jake DeBrusk will be a healthy scratch on Monday night against the Seattle Kraken. His performances have not been up to par during his second season of a seven-year, $38.5 million contract. In 37 appearances, DeBrusk has contributed only nine goals and seven assists. Just one of his goals has come during even-strength play. Last season, DeBrusk produced a career-high 28 goals and finished with 48 points in 82 outings. With DeBrusk in the press box on Monday, Liam Ohgren will get an opportunity in the top six. Since being acquired from the Minnesota Wild in the Quinn Hughes deal, the 21-year-old has notched two goals and one assist in six games with the Canucks.

Dec 29

Elias Pettersson • C • Canucks

Elias Pettersson Ready to Return Saturday

Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson (upper body) is expected to end an eight-game absence on Saturday against the San Jose Sharks. He will center the first line, flanked by Evander Kane and Kiefer Sherwood. Pettersson has bagged eight goals and 22 points in 28 outings, including eight points (two goals, six assists) with the man advantage. Vancouver's power play could have another productive night on Saturday, as San Jose has killed only 78 percent of its penalties in 2025-26. Pettersson has scored three goals over his last three appearances against the Sharks.

Dec 27

Elias Pettersson • C • Canucks

Elias Pettersson Still Out Monday

Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson (upper body) participated in the morning skate but won't play on Monday versus the Philadelphia Flyers, missing an eighth consecutive game. Canucks head coach Adam Foote hopes that Pettersson can return in the first or second game after the holiday break. In 28 appearances, Pettersson has recorded 22 points (eight goals, 14 assists), leading all Canucks forwards in scoring. He has also averaged nearly two blocks per game and one hit. David Kampf has seen time in the top six during Pettersson's absence, though he's having a really difficult time in 2025-26, posting one goal and zero assists in 15 games.

Dec 22

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