After taking a puck to the head during practice, Chytil will require X-rays.
Only a day after he made his return to the Vancouver Canucks’ practice, Filip Chytil ended up in a scary situation that saw him leave the ice early. The forward was wearing a red non-contact jersey for the second day in a row and, according to Canucks Head Coach Adam Foote, saw a specialist to help get a better idea of his status.
The incident at practice occurred during a mini-game, as per media in attendance. Chytil ended up taking a puck to the head and left the ice directly after. Foote noted after practice that Chytil would be going for X-rays but did not have any more information at the time.
Chytil’s injury history has been well-documented since joining the Canucks in February of 2025. The centre has missed three separate stretches of time in the past calendar year, one of which kept him out of Vancouver’s lineup from mid-October to the end of January. He played in six games before being sidelined yet again in the second-last game before the 2026 Winter Olympic break.
Vancouver will practice again on Friday and Saturday. Their first game after the 2026 Winter Olympic break, in which they’ll face the Winnipeg Jets, takes place on February 25 at 7:00 pm PT.
Jan 27, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Filip Chytil (72) handles the puck against the San Jose Sharks in the second period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn ImagesMake sure you bookmark THN's Vancouver Canucks site and add us to your favourites on Google News for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. Also, don't forget to leave a comment at the bottom of the page and engage with other passionate fans through our forum. This article originally appeared on The Hockey News.
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