The Vancouver Canucks are in a tight playoff race but face significant challenges with recent injuries to star players Elias Pettersson and Nils Hoglander. After a crushing loss to the New York Rangers, where they conceded five goals on just twelve shots, the team's hopes for a postseason berth are fading. Both Pettersson and Hoglander left the game against the Rangers and missed practice ahead of their upcoming match against the New Jersey Devils. As the Canucks continue to struggle with scoring, losing two key forwards could be detrimental.

This season has been a roller coaster for the Canucks, marked by the highs of forming a new top line featuring Hoglander and Pettersson, alongside Brock Boeser, and the lows of their scoring struggles. The team remains one of the lowest in goals per game, and with key players potentially sidelined, their playoff aspirations could hinge on the return of goaltender Thatcher Demko and securing crucial victories on their upcoming road trip.