The Vancouver Canucks will be without their leading goal scorer on Monday. As reported by Thomas Drance of The Athletic [https://x.com/ThomasDrance/status/2010760479946522875], Kiefer Sherwood has sustained an injury and won't play against the Montréal Canadiens [http://thn.com/montreal]. Drance also reported that, as per Head Coach Adam Foote, Sherwood is listed as day-to-day, but "could miss as much as a week." Sherwood is not just Vancouver's goal leader, but also ranks second in the NHL with hits. His absence will be significant as he plays both on the penalty kill and the power play. Sherwood has not missed a game this season and is one of five players who have skated in all 44 games this year. The added layer to this injury is that Sherwood's name continually comes up regarding trade rumours. The 30-year-old is an unrestricted free agent at the end of the year and is projected to be traded before the March 6 deadline. Based on Foote's comments, this injury appears minor, which is a positive for the team. Jan 3, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Kiefer Sherwood (44) reacts to the loss against the Boston Bruins in overtime at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/4d27bc88-f4d2-4323-ac44-565b70c8b334.jpeg] Jan 3, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Kiefer Sherwood (44) reacts to the loss against the Boston Bruins in overtime 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/]: The Canucks Are Back To Using The Term ‘Rebuild’ [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/the-canucks-are-back-to-using-the-term-rebuild] Brock Boeser's Lack Of Goal Scoring Has Been A Perplexing Issue This Season [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/players/brock-boeser-s-lack-of-goal-scoring-has-been-a-perplexing-issue-this-season] Canucks Place Goaltender Thatcher Demko On IR [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/canucks-place-goaltender-thatcher-demko-on-ir] 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*twovkp*_ga*MTk0NDM0Mzk0OS4xNzQ2MjQ0ODA2*_ga_ZET34ZFCGX*czE3NjEyNTE0MDEkbzU3MCRnMSR0MTc2MTI1MjA1MyRqNjAkbDAkaDA.]. 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/780291e0-9163-4ff7-8dac-5332cfea5b86.jpeg] The Hockey News
