Higgins had just three goals and one assist in 33 games with the Canucks last season before he was placed on waivers and sent to Utica (AHL), where he registered nine goals and four assists (13 points) in 22 games. The 33-year-old’s NHL career is likely over.
Higgins has missed the last two games with an undisclosed injury, but will play tonight vs. the Kings. Higgins has no points and a minus-7 rating in his last six games.
Higgins missed the start of the season after suffering a fractured foot in the preseason. Higgins will skate on the Canucks’ second or third line. He is coming off of a season where he had 12 goals and 24 assists (36 points) in 77 games.
Higgins suffered the injury while blocking a shot in Monday’s preseason game. This injury could open the door for the Canucks to give Brendan Gaunce a look for the first week or two of the season.
Higgins was spotted wearing a walking boot on his right foot at Tuesday’s morning skate, which is never a good sign. Higgins sustained the injury while blocking a Brenden Dillion slapshot. The Canucks have not released any information about the severity of Higgins’ injury, but wearing a walking boot isn’t a good sign for him being available to start the season.
Higgins has missed the last three games with a lower-body injury, but it looks like he will be back in tomorrow vs. the Maple Leafs. Higgins had a three-game point streak (1G / 2A) going before he was hurt.
Higgins missed Saturday’s game with a lower-body injury and it was announced this afternoon that he will be out for an extended period of time. Brandon McMillan and Ronalds Kennins will likely alternate playing time with Higgins out.
Higgins missed Thursday’s game with an illness, but he will be back in the lineup tonight vs. Calgary. Higgins has just one goal and one assist in his last 15 games.
Higgins was held out of Thursday’s game and was not on the ice for the Canucks’ practice on Friday because of the flu. If Higgins is not good-to-go on Saturday, expect Linden Vey to remain in the lineup.
Higins will be replaced by Jordan Schroeder.
Higgins missed Tuesday's game in Boston with an undisclosed injury, but will return tonight in Montreal. Higgins has been on of the Canucks most consistent offensive producers this season. He has totalled 31 points (15G / 16A) in 56 games.
Higgins has been one of the Canucks forwards this season, but he will join an already long list of injured players tonight in Boston. Recently recalled Pascal Pelletier will play.
Higgins missed Sunday's games against the Ducks, but will play tonight vs. Pittsburgh. Higgins has 23 points (11G / 12A) in 43 games. We likely won't know who comes out of the lineup until pre-game warmups.
No word on the nature or severity of Higgins' injury, but he will not play tonight. Expect a full update on Monday.
Higgins missed the last six games while dealing with a knee injury. He has 10 goals and five assists in 38 games this season.
Higgins has been out since April 8th and probably won't be back until the playoffs but this is encouraging news.
Higgins missed last night's game with a lower-body injury. The injury is now being described as a knee strain that will likely keep him out for the remainder of the season. It is safe to drop him.