The Vancouver Canucks are down yet another defenceman as Elias Pettersson departed from tonight’s game against the Seattle Kraken due to injury. Pettersson initially left the bench during the second period, returned for a while, but remained on the bench. He did not return to the bench through the rest of the third period. Pettersson’s injury was sustained after taking a shot. He required help coming off the ice and did not put any weight on his left leg as he skated off. Canucks Head Coach Adam Foote provided an update on his condition after the game. “I believe it was a shot he took, they’re going to get a scan tomorrow.” When asked about who could be called-up for the Canucks in the event that Pettersson's injury keeps him out longer-term, Foote didn't commit to an answer, but specified that more information would be available tomorrow. Pettersson is not the only injured Canucks defenceman, as Pierre-Olivier Joseph was placed on injured reserve last week ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline. Derek Forbort also remains on the Canucks’ IR, though he’s unlikely to return for the remainder of the season. Vancouver resumes their current home stand with a game against the Florida Panthers on Tuesday at 7:00 pm PT. If Kevin Lankinen gets the start, it will be his 200th career NHL game. Feb 25, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks defenseman Elias Pettersson (25) warms up prior to the game against the Winnipeg Jets at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Simon Fearn-Imagn Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/a15e33f5-7719-4ca2-b59c-2ff76d1a38cc.jpeg] Feb 25, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks defenseman Elias Pettersson (25) warms up prior to the game against the Winnipeg Jets at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Simon Fearn-Imagn Images Make sure you bookmark THN's Vancouver Canucks site and add us to your favourites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwr-DfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] 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 [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks]. Latest From THN’s Vancouver Canucks Site [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/]: Danila Klimovich Closing In On Abbotsford Canucks Franchise Record [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/danila-klimovich-closing-in-on-abbotsford-canucks-franchise-record] 'I Love To Be Here, & I'd Love To Be Part Of This Rebuild': Canucks Nils Höglander Ready To Help The Organization Any Way He Can [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/players/i-love-to-be-here-i-d-love-to-be-part-of-this-rebuild-canucks-nils-hoglander-ready-to-help-the-organization-any-way-he-can] Canucks Conduct Prospect Swap With The Edmonton Oilers [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/canucks-conduct-prospect-swap-with-the-edmonton-oilers] For action-packed issues, access to the entire magazine archive and a free issue, subscribe to The Hockey News at THN.com/free [https://thehockeynews.store/products/print-subscription?_gl=1*if85lf*_ga*MjAzNzYwNzU2Ny4xNzczNDI1NzEw*_ga_ZET34ZFCGX*czE3NzM0MjU3MDkkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzM0MzA3MDIkajYwJGwwJGgw]. Get the latest news and trending stories by subscribing to our newsletter here [http://eepurl.com/i7OC4I]. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on THN.com or creating your own post in our community forum. The Hockey News [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/945ebc47-d5fc-4c73-aa97-2f0e7d7e11a1.jpeg] The Hockey News
