Pettersson has not played since December 23rd but appears to be nearing a return to the lineup after skating at practice on Monday. The 26-year-old Pettersson has had an off season after back-to-back point-per-game campaigns, scoring 28 points (10G / 18A) through 34 contests this season. He has been held off the scoresheet in six of his last seven outings.
The move was made retroactive to December 23rd, so this doesn't actually suggest Pettersson is expected to be out any longer than the team previously announced when they said he was expected to miss at least seven days back on December 29th. The Canucks also called up goaltender Artus Silovs in a corresponding move as Thatcher Demko is unavailable for Friday's game due to a back injury.
Pettersson missed Tuesday's team practice due to illness but was a full participant in Wednesday's optional team skate and is expected to suit up for Game 1 in Edmonton. The 25-year-old superstar has struggled so far through six games in the playoffs, with just three assists, eight SOG and a -2 plus/minus.
Pettersson was not present at Vancouver's practice on Tuesday due to an illness and is hopeful to be good to go for Game 1 on Wednesday vs. Edmonton. The 25-year-old superstar struggled in Vancouver's opening-round victory over Nashville, with only three assists, eight SOG and a -2 plus/minus in six games played.
Pettersson is coming off of a three-year bridge deal that carried a $7.35M AAV cap-hit. The 25-year-old is on-pace for 99 points this season, after posting a career-best 102 points in 2022-23. In the last two seasons combined, Pettersson is tied for 7th in the NHL with 177 points (68G / 109A) in 142 games.
Pettersson has missed the Canucks last two games due to illness but will be a game-time decision Thursday vs. Seattle.
Pettersson will miss his first game of the 2022-23 season due to illness after collecting 13 goals and 21 assists off 92 SOG through 29 games played. The Canucks leading scorer is considered day-to-day while he deals with the illness.
Pettersson has missed the last two games but will be a game-time decision on Thursday. He practiced on Wednesday and took part in Thursday's morning skate, both good signs that he'll be available vs. the Red Wings.
Pettersson remains day-to-day with an upper-body injury and will miss his second straight game on Tuesday. Head coach Bruce Boudreau said Pettersson's injury is not a long-term issue and they hope he'll be able to play on Thursday.
The Canucks don't play until Saturday against the Senators but that game could end up getting postponed given the breakout in Ottawa's dressing room. If it doesn't, Pettersson will likely only miss one game.
