The Canucks have shared discouraging injury news on top players Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes before playing the Golden Knights.

After being deemed “day-to-day” with an injury and a game-time decision for Saturday night’s matchup with the Vegas Golden Knights, the Vancouver Canucks forward will slot into the lineup.

With sports media focused on the 4 Nations Face-Off the Canucks got a rest from the daily grind, but now they’re back at it as the trade deadline and stretch drive beckon. As for the tournament, national pride abounds now,

Elias Pettersson may not be available right away for the Vancouver Canucks as the NHL schedule resumes after a two-week pause.

While the 4 Nations Face-Off has wrapped up, it’s time for NHL clubs to get back together and get ready for their weekend slate of games. On Friday, Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet said Elias Pettersson’s status is day-to-day following an injury sustained at the 4 Nations.

In a shocking twist, it’s hard to win hockey games when you score just one goal. And if there’s a theme to this 2024-25 Vancouver Canucks season, it’s been the consistent power outage for the local heroes when they’ve got the puck on their stick.

The Vancouver Canucks could be without two key pieces on Saturday when they take on the Vegas Golden Knights. According to Ian MacIntyre of "Sportsnet," both Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes are currently dealing with injuries.

Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet told reporters Saturday that Quinn Hughes won’t play Saturday against the Vegas Golden Knights and that forward Elias Pettersson is a game-time decision.