The Vancouver Canucks will likely be without one of their top stars for the foreseeable future. According to ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski, Canucks winger Brock Boeser isn’t expected to play in Game 7 of the team’s series against the Edmonton Oilers due to a blood-clotting issue.
Currently, there’s no timeline for Boeser’s potential return to the ice. The team has yet to comment on his status for Game 7 and beyond.
Boeser didn’t practice on Sunday and Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet stated that Boeser “needed the maintenance day.”
Entering Monday, Boeser leads the Canucks in goals (seven), while being tied for the team lead in points (12) during the Stanley Cup Playoffs. This comes after the star forward registered career-highs in goals (40) and points (73) during the regular season.
Boeser has tallied three goals and three assists against the Oilers in their second-round series, including tallying two goals and an assist in a 4-3 win in Game 3.
This isn’t the first time that the Canucks could be forced to march on without one of their top stars. Starting goaltender Thatcher Demko has been sidelined since Game 1 of Vancouver’s opening-round series against the Nashville Predators due to a knee injury. While Demko has begun practicing with the team, Tocchet confirmed that Demko wouldn’t play in Game 7, and the Canucks will continue to start Arturs Silovs in net.
The winner of Game 7 between the Canucks and the Oilers will face the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference Final.
The Vancouver Canucks received some unfortunate news ahead of their highly anticipated Game 7 matchup against the St. Louis Blues. According to a recent report, star forward Brock Boeser will not be able to suit up for the crucial game due to a blood clotting issue.
Boeser, who has been a key contributor for the Canucks throughout the playoffs, was forced to miss Game 6 due to the same issue and it appears that he has not recovered in time to make a return for the decisive game. This is certainly a blow for the Canucks as they look to advance to the next round of the playoffs.
Blood clotting issues can be a serious health concern and it is important for Boeser to prioritize his health and well-being above all else. The Canucks medical staff will undoubtedly be monitoring his condition closely and providing him with the necessary treatment and care to ensure a full recovery.
In Boeser’s absence, the Canucks will need other players to step up and fill the void left by their talented forward. Players like Elias Pettersson, J.T. Miller, and Quinn Hughes will need to elevate their game and provide the offensive firepower needed to secure a victory in Game 7.
Despite the setback, the Canucks are a resilient team and have shown throughout the playoffs that they are capable of overcoming adversity. They will need to rally together and put forth a strong team effort in order to come out on top in what is sure to be a hard-fought battle against the Blues.
As fans eagerly await the outcome of Game 7, they can only hope for a speedy recovery for Boeser and a strong performance from the rest of the Canucks roster. The stakes are high and the pressure is on, but with determination and perseverance, anything is possible in the world of playoff hockey.
