The Vancouver Canucks have announced that star centre Elias Pettersson has been placed on injured reserve due to an upper-body injury. The team made the decision after Pettersson missed the last two games due to the injury.
According to the Canucks, Pettersson sustained the injury during a game against the Winnipeg Jets on January 30th. He played through the pain in the following game against the Montreal Canadiens, but was unable to continue playing after the first period.
The 22-year-old Swedish player has been a key player for the Canucks since joining the team in 2018. In the 2020-2021 season, he has recorded 10 goals and 11 assists in 26 games, making him the team’s second-highest scorer.
The Canucks have not provided a timeline for Pettersson’s return, but he will be re-evaluated in the coming days. In the meantime, he will remain on injured reserve and will not be eligible to play in any games.
This news comes as a blow to the Canucks, who are currently struggling with a 7-11-0 record and are in sixth place in the North Division. Pettersson’s absence will be felt on the ice, as he is known for his speed, skill, and playmaking abilities.
The team will have to rely on other players to step up in Pettersson’s absence and help turn their season around. Fans will be eagerly awaiting updates on his condition and hoping for a speedy recovery.
In the meantime, the Canucks will continue their season without their star centre, facing the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night. We will continue to provide updates on Pettersson’s injury and his return to the ice.
