The Vancouver Canucks' latest absence from their lineup is none-other than Filip Chytil, who left tonight's game against the Utah Mammoth after the first two periods. This was Chytil's sixth game back from an injury that took him out of Vancouver's lineup on October 19. Chytil's reason for absence is currently unknown, as the forward did not come out for the third period and was later declared out for the remainder of the game via the Canucks' X account [https://x.com/Canucks/status/2018543803620036854?s=20]. Not much needs to be said about Chytil's injury history, as the forward has played in a total of 27 games for the Canucks since being acquired as part of the J.T. Miller trade last January. Chytil's last point came on October 16 against the Dallas Stars. If he is injured, Chytil will join a Canucks injury list that includes the likes of Brock Boeser, Zeev Buium, Marco Rossi, and Nils Höglander. All four of these players are not expected to rejoin the team until after the Olympic break, as Vancouver plays in only one more game before the break after tonight's. 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 Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/21bfbe58-3a9d-418f-95c7-727d502c1d3c.jpeg] 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 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/]: Pair Of Canucks Wingers Out Until After The 2026 Winter Olympics [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/pair-of-canucks-wingers-out-until-after-the-2026-winter-olympics] Where The 7 Canucks All-Stars From 2023–24 Are Now [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/where-the-7-canucks-all-stars-from-2023-24-are-now] Vancouver Canucks Prospects Go Head-To-Head At The 2026 Beanpot [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/vancouver-canucks-prospects-go-head-to-head-at-the-2026-beanpot] 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*c02rq*_ga*MTAxMDU4Njg2NC4xNzQ0MTI5OTI0*_ga_ZET34ZFCGX*czE3Njg0NjA5MTYkbzExNjIkZzEkdDE3Njg0NjEwMzkkajE2JGwwJGgw]. 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/f7b0ec0b-62b0-4c17-87eb-6776ece99cae.jpeg] The Hockey News
