Garland missed five games while in COVID-19 protocol but is expected to play Thursday in Winnipeg. Garland, who has 10 goals and 14 assists (24 points) in 37 games this season, is expected to skate on the second line with Elias Pettersson and Nils Hoglander.

The Canucks drafted Hoglander with the No.40 overall pick in the 2019 draft. The highly-skilled winger had a strong year in the Swedish Elite League, scoring nine goals with seven assists (16 points) in 41 games as a 19-year-old. Hoglander also represented Sweden at the World Juniors, where helped them to a bronze medal and finished third on the team with 11 points (5G / 6A) in seven games.