Rises to NHL

Unfortunately, it’s looking like Vancouver Canucks centre Elias Pettersson has run into some bad luck this year, in more ways than one. On Thursday, Derek O’Brien of The Hockey News reported that in 2023,

Elias Pettersson skated with Brock Boeser and Jake DeBrusk, and was more frequently self-matched with Quinn Hughes against the top end of the Toronto lineup. Frankly, Pettersson’s deployment patterns on Saturday more closely matched how the Canucks have utilized J.T. Miller for much of this season.

The NHL has suspended Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid for three games for his cross-check to the head of Vancouver Canucks winger Conor Garland.

Connor McDavid and Tyler Myers received match penalties for cross-checking in the dying seconds between the Oilers and Canucks. Both coaches were asked about the ending.

Elias Pettersson's teammates were calling for him to win the Selke after his defensive efforts in Toronto. After a season-low 14 shots on goal in their last game, the Vancouver Canucks were not going to repeat that performance.

The devotion to a complete game has always been there and it’s why Elias Pettersson shouldn’t be going anywhere. Amid continuous clamour that the Vancouver Canucks are listening to trade offers on the gifted centre — and also veteran pivot J.

Canucks recall F Linus Karlsson and D Elias Pettersson from AHL Abbotsford; Scenes from Canucks practice: Rick Tocchet admits he’s ‘disappointed’ in the team

Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet has announced the team's starting goalie and a potential lineup change for tonight's game against the Edmonton Oilers.

Connor McDavid and Tyler Myers received match penalties for cross-checking in the dying seconds between the Oilers and Canucks. Both coaches were asked about the ending.

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid will have a disciplinary hearing for his cross-check to the head of Vancouver Canucks winger Conor Garland.

Tyler Myers took a pass from Elias Pettersson, who had been just above the right circle after the puck popped out from behind the net, and Myers’ point shot ended up deflecting in off of Boeser ...