The Vancouver Canucks face a turbulent stretch as they aim for a playoff spot, possibly without their star forward Elias Pettersson, who is sidelined with an upper-body injury. Pettersson's absence, following a battle against the New York Rangers, is compounded by the uncertainty surrounding his return for the final eight games of the season. Coach Rick Tocchet reported Pettersson has skated but with discomfort, leaving his status as day-to-day.

Filip Chytil's situation appears bleak as he deals with a concussion, with Tocchet indicating that his return this season is doubtful. Meanwhile, Nils Hoglander is showing signs of recovery, skating in a non-contact jersey, suggesting he could rejoin the lineup soon. The Canucks are grappling with a series of injuries, impacting their push for the playoffs while battling against stiff competition from the Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues.