Demko will not be available for Friday's game vs. the Panthers or Sunday's game vs. the Blues. The Canucks will be in tough this weekend, missing Demko, Bo Horvat, Conor Garland and J.T. Miller due to COVID-19 protocol.
Miller will not be available for Friday's game vs. the Panthers or Sunday's game vs. the Blues. The Canucks will be in tough this weekend, missing Miller, Bo Horvat, Conor Garland and Thatcher Demko due to COVID-19 protocol.
Heinen has missed the last four games while n COVID-19 protocol but is expected to be back in the lineup on Thursday. While he's officially listed as a game-time decision, expect him to be back on a line with Jeff Carter and Evan Rodrigues.
Forbort missed the last three games while in COVID-19 protocol but will play Saturday afternoon vs. the Predators. Forbort, who has four goals and three assists (seven points) in 31 games, will replace Jack Ahcan in the lineup.
The Canucks don't play until Saturday against the Senators but that game could end up getting postponed given the breakout in Ottawa's dressing room. If it doesn't, Pettersson will likely only miss one game.
Wolanin had played in seven straight games but will not be in the lineup on Thursday. Olli Maatta, who was activated from the COVID-19 protocol list on Monday, will replace Wolanin.
DeBrusk will not be available for Tuesday's game vs. the Devils after being placed on the COVID-19 protocol list. Oskar Steen is expected to move up to the third line with DeBrusk sidelined.
Brannstrom has been out since November 11th but will return to the lineup vs. the Maple Leafs. Brannstrom has 17 points (2G / 15A) in 65 career NHL games.
With Marc-Andre Fleury already on the COVID-19 protocol list, Lankinen was scheduled to start Saturday but that likely won't happen now. Collin Delia figures to get the nod if both Fleury and Lankinen remain in protocol.
Just when the Canucks thought they were in the clear, Di Giuseppe and Brock Boeser tested positive and will miss Wednesday's game vs. the Ducks. Di Giuseppe was set to be a healthy scratch anyways.
