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Akil Thomas(C)|VAN
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Thomas (undisclosed) has been activated from IR.
Akil Thomas
Thatcher Demko(G)|VAN
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Demko (knee) will return and backup Kevin Lankinen on Friday vs. Columbus.

Demko has not played yet this season due to a knee injury and will make his debut on Friday, serving as the backup to Kevin Lankinen. The 28-year-old Demko was tremendous for the Canucks last season, posting a career-best 2.45 GAA and .918 SV% in 51 games (35-14-2). The Canucks next game will be on Sunday afternoon against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Thatcher Demko
Filip Hronek(D)|VAN
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Hronek is expected to be out for 8 weeks after undergoing a successful lower-body procedure and not requiring surgery for his upper-body injury.

Hronek has not played the last two games due to an upper-body injury and, after being further evaluated in Vancouver, will miss approximately eight more weeks. The 27-year-old Hronek has nine points (1G / 8A) in 21 games this season.

Filip Hronek
Filip Hronek(D)|VAN
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Hronek (upper-body) has returned to Vancouver for further evaluation on his injury.

Hronek has not played the last two games due to an upper-body injury and has returned to Vancouver for further evaluations. The 27-year-old Hronek has nine points (1G / 8A) in 21 games this season.

Source:Dan Murphy
Filip Hronek
Filip Chytil(C)|VAN
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Chytil (undisclosed) will return vs. Montreal on Saturday.
Filip Chytil
Filip Hronek(D)|VAN
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Hronek (upper-body) is out on Friday vs. Buffalo and is still being evaluated.

Hronek is among ice time leaders for the Canucks this season, averaging 23:36 time-on-ice. He has nine points (1G / 8A) in 21 games this season. Vincent Desharnais will draw into the Canucks lineup as Hronek's replacement on the blueline.

Source:Dan Murphy
Filip Hronek
Akil Thomas(C)|VAN
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Thomas (undisclosed) has been placed on IR.

The Kings have recalled Andre Lee from the Ontario Reign (AHL) in correspondence to Thomas being placed on Injured Reserve. The 24-year-old Thomas has already played a career-high 10 games this season, averaging 11:07 time-on-ice and scoring two points (1G / 1A).

Source:LA Kings
Akil Thomas
Filip Chytil(C)|VAN
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Chytil (undisclosed) is out on Wednesday in Carolina and considered day-to-day.

Chytil exited last Thursday's game after playing 9:37 time-on-ice due to an upper-body injury and has not played since. The 25-year-old Chytil has battled injuries the past two seasons but was having a strong 2024-25 campaign with nine points (4G / 5A) in 15 games.

Filip Chytil
Filip Chytil(C)|VAN
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Chytil (undisclosed) will travel with New York on their upcoming road trip but is still considered day-to-day.

Chytil exited last Thursday's game after playing 9:37 time-on-ice due to an upper-body injury and has not played since. The 25-year-old Chytil has battled injuries the past two seasons but was having a strong 2024-25 campaign with nine points (4G / 5A) in 15 games. Jonny Brodzinski has drawn into the lineup since Chytil's absence.

Filip Chytil
Brock Boeser(RW)|VAN
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Boeser (upper-body) will return in Boston on Tuesday.

Boeser has missed seven straight since suffering an upper-body injury November 7th against the Los Angeles King, courtesy of an illegal hit from Tanner Jeannot. Before his injury, Boeser was picking up where he left off with last seasons career-best totals, scoring 11 points (6G / 5A) in 12 games.

Brock Boeser
Thatcher Demko(G)|VAN
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Demko (lower-body) participated in Vancouver's full practice in Boston on Monday.

Demko has participated in some drills and faced some shots over the last few weeks but took part in a full practice on Monday for the first time this season. Although there is no specific timeline for his return, his presence at practice is a promising sign. The 28-year-old Demko was tremendous for the Canucks last season, posting a career-best 2.45 GAA and .918 SV% in 51 games (35-14-2).

Thatcher Demko
Brock Boeser(RW)|VAN
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Boeser (upper-body) skated in a normal, full-contact jersey on Monday for Vancouver's practice.

Boeser has missed seven straight since suffering an upper-body injury November 7th against the Los Angeles King, courtesy of an illegal hit from Tanner Jeannot. Before his injury, Boeser was picking up where he left off with last seasons career-best totals, scoring 11 points (6G / 5A) in 12 games.

Source:Dan Murphy
Brock Boeser
Filip Chytil(C)|VAN
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Chytil (undisclosed) will not play in Calgary on Thursday and is still considered day-to-day.

Chytil exited last Thursday's game after playing 9:37 time-on-ice due to an upper-body injury and has not played since. The 25-year-old Chytil has battled injuries the past two seasons but was having a strong 2024-25 campaign with nine points (4G / 5A) in 15 games. Jonny Brodzinski has drawn into the lineup since Chytil's absence.

Filip Chytil
Brock Boeser(RW)|VAN
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Boeser (upper-body) skated on Tuesday for the first time since his injury.

Boeser suffered an upper-body injury after receiving an illegal hit from Tanner Jeannot on November 7th against the Los Angeles Kings. Before his injury, Boeser was picking up where he left off with last seasons career-best totals, scoring 11 points (6G / 5A) in 12 games.

Brock Boeser
Filip Chytil(C)|VAN
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Chytill (undisclosed) did not suffer a concussion as originally expected and is considered day-to-day.

Chytil exited Thursday's game after playing 9:37 time-on-ice due to an upper-body injury and has not played since. The 25-year-old Chytil has battled injuries the past two seasons but was having a strong 2024-25 campaign with nine points (4G / 5A) in 15 games. Jonny Brodzinski has drawn into the lineup since Chytil's absence.

Filip Chytil
Filip Chytil(C)|VAN
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Chytil (upper-body) is without an injury update but has yet to resume skating and is still being evaluated by doctors.

Chytil exited Thursday's game after playing 9:37 time-on-ice due to an upper-body injury and has not played since. Jonny Brodzinski has drawn into the lineup since Chytil's absence.

Filip Chytil
Filip Chytil(C)|VAN
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Chytil (upper-body) will not return to Thursday's game against the Sharks.

It's unclear when Chytil suffered the injury, but he was unable to join his teammates on the bench for the start of the third period. We should receive an update on his status ahead of New York's game in Seattle on Sunday.

Filip Chytil