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Boeser (personal) will return to Vancouver's lineup vs. Nashville on Thursday.

Boeser did not play in Vancouver's previous two games, tending to a personal matter, but will return to the lineup on Thursday against the Nashville Predators. The 28-year-old Boeser has three points (3G / 0A) and 10 shots through five games this season.

Brock Boeser
Boeser (personal) is hopeful to return on Thursday vs. Nashville.

Boeser did not play in Vancouver's previous two games, tending to a personal matter, but could return to the lineup on Thursday against the Nashville Predators. The 28-year-old Boeser has three points (3G / 0A) and 10 shots through five games this season.

Brock Boeser
Schuldt has been reassigned to Abbotsford (AHL).

Schuldt is an undrafted 30-year-old defenseman who spent most of his career playing in the AHL, limited to only nine NHL games. He scored 21 points (6G / 15A) in 64 games with the San Jose Baracuda (AHL) last season. The Canucks recalled Tom Willander from Abbotsford (AHL) in a corresponding move.

Jimmy Schuldt
Willander has been recalled from Abbotsford (AHL).

Willander was the 11th-overal pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft and made his professional debut at the beginning of October, playing four games with the Abbotsford Canucks (AHL). Vancouver assigned Jimmy Schuldt to Abbotsford (AHL) in a corresponding move.

Tom Willander
Lankinen will start in Pittsburgh on Tuesday.

The Canucks are riding a three-game winning streak and will turn to Lankinen between the pipes on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 30-year-old Lankinen has only played twice this season (1-1-0), but has been serviceable when called upon, showcasing a solid 2.91 GAA and .912 SV%. The Canucks enter Tuesday's contest as slight -104 road underdogs against a surprising Penguins team that is riding a two-game winning streak.

Kevin Lankinen
Raty is expected to draw into Vancouver's lineup in Pittsburgh on Tuesday.

Several injuries have popped up lately for Vancouver's forward group, allowing Raty to draw into the lineup for his season debut on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Raty has appeared in four of six games for the Canucks this season, tallying one point (0G / 1A).

Aatu Raty
Aman is expected to make his season debut on Tuesday in Pittsburgh.

Several injuries have popped up lately for Vancouver's forward group, allowing Aman to draw into the lineup for his season debut on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 25-year-old Aman started the 2025-26 season in the AHL, where has has three points (0G / 3A) in four games with the Abbotsford Canucks.

Nils Aman
Blueger (undisclosed) is expected to be out vs. Pittsburgh on Tuesday.

Blueger scored a goal in Vancouver's 4-3 win over the Washington Capitals on Sunday, but also suffered an undisclosed injury and is unlikely to play on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 31-year-old Blueger had 26 points (8G / 18A) in 82 games last season.

Teddy Blueger
Labate is expected to make his season debut in Pittaburgh on Tuesday.

Labate is a 32-year-old forward that was drafted by the Canucks in the fourth round of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. He has spent most of his career in the AHL, limited to only 19 career games. He scored 21 points (8G / 13A) in 51 contests with the Cleveland Monsters (AHL) last season.

Joe Labate
Boeser (personal) has a chance to return in Pittsburgh on Tuesday.

Boeser did not play in Vancouver's 4-3 win over the Washington Capitals on Sunday, tending to a personal matter, but could return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 28-year-old Boeser has three points (3G / 0A) and 10 shots through five games this season.

Brock Boeser
Blueger (undisclosed) is doubtful to play Tuesday in Pittsburgh.

Blueger scored a goal in Vancouver's 4-3 win over the Washington Capitals on Sunday, but also suffered an undisclosed injury and is unlikely to play on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 31-year-old Blueger had 26 points (8G / 18A) in 82 games last season.

Teddy Blueger
Labate has been recalled from Abbotsford (AHL).

Labate is a 32-year-old forward that was drafted by the Canucks in the fourth round of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. He has spent most of his career in the AHL, limited to only 19 career games. He scored 21 points (8G / 13A) in 51 contests with the Cleveland Monsters (AHL) last season.

Joe Labate
Chytil (undisclosed) has been placed on IR.

Chytil exited Sunday's game against the Washington Capitals in the first period after received an unsuspecting hit from Tom Wilson. The 26-year-old Chytil has battled issues with concussions throughout his career, so there is justifiable concern with the severity of Chytil's injury. Tom Wilson was not penalized on the play.

Filip Chytil