It's Now Confirmed For Vancouver Canucks Star Brock Boeser After Taking Leave of Absence
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A National Hockey League insider gave a big update on Wednesday afternoon regarding the return of Brock Boeser to the Vancouver Canucks' lineup.
The Vancouver Canucks' five-game road trip will wrap up on Thursday night as Adam Foote's group makes a stop in The Music City to take on the Nashville Predators, who are 2-3-2 to start the 2025-26 season.
After starting their road trip 3-0-0, the Vancouver Canucks dropped Tuesday's contest dropped Tuesday's contest against Arturs Silovs and the Pittsburgh Penguins and as they look to bounce back on Thursday, it looks like they'll do so with one of their top forwards back in the lineup.
NHL insider gives big update regarding Brock Boeser's return to the Vancouver Canucks
On Wednesday night, Irfaan Gaffar of RinkWide Vancouver reported on X that Brock Boeser is flying to meet his teammates in Nashville and will be able to suit up for the finale of their road trip against the Predators.
"Sounds like Brock Boeser will be back with his teammates in Nashville and available to play tomorrow for the Canucks." Gaffar said.
Boeser, a native of Burnsville, Minnesota, took a personal leave of absence prior to Sunday's games against the Washington Capitals and went on to miss Tuesday's game against Pittsburgh as well, despite GM Patrik Allvin saying there was a possibility he may return.
"Per Canucks GM Patrik Allvin, Teddy Blueger is "doubtful" to play Tue in PGH but the return from leave of Brock Boeser is a "possibility."
Injured Filip Chytil and Jonathan Lekkerimaki flew back to Vancouver today with medical staff for further examination." Sportsnet's Iain MacIntyre said.
Injured Filip Chytil and Jonathan Lekkerimaki flew back to Vancouver today with medical staff for further examination." Sportsnet's Iain MacIntyre said.
Speaking with reporters after Tuesday's loss in Pittsburgh, Head Coach Adam Foote was hopeful that they would have Brock Boeser return for Thursday's game.
"I hope so. I heard there's a good chance we could." Foote said when asked if Boeser will suit up against the Nashville Predators.
Boeser, 28, has appeared in five games this season for the Vancouver Canucks where he has registered three goals - which has him tied with Filip Chytil for second on the team - and is a minus-one.
Puck drop for tonight's game against the Nashville Predators is set for 5 p.m. PT and can be viewed in British Columbia on Sportsnet Pacific, and across Canada on Sportsnet+.
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