Pettersson (Upper Body) Doubtful for Thursday's Game vs. Buffalo

Elias Pettersson (upper body) is doubtful for Thursday's game against Buffalo, per Ben Kuzma of Postmedia. He has already missed Vancouver's past two games due to the injury. Despite his doubtful status for Thursday, Pettersson is still expected to join the Canucks on their upcoming five-game road trip, which commences Sunday in New Jersey. So far this season, Pettersson has recorded eight goals and 22 points in 28 outings with Vancouver in 2025-26.