Two key forwards for the Vancouver Canucks were absent from practice on Sunday.
Elias Pettersson and Nils Hoglander both missed the Canucks` practice in New Jersey on Sunday. However, it is still unknown if they will be unable to play in Monday`s game against the Devils.
Both players were injured during Saturday`s game against the New York Rangers. Pettersson left in the second period after appearing uncomfortable, and Hoglander left the game after playing only 7:03.
Forward Aatu Raty has been called up from the Abbotsford Canucks (AHL) and is on standby, though he did not practice on Sunday. Rookie defenseman Elias Pettersson practiced as the 12th forward.
This season, Pettersson has scored 15 goals and 45 points in 63 games and had been performing well recently, earning points in the five games before Saturday.
Hoglander has scored six goals and 21 points, with six of those points coming in his last five games.
Tristan Blackwood