MAJOR | Canucks issue an in-game statement regarding Phil Di Giuseppe

However, the team confirmed that the winger Phillip Di Giuseppe would be out for the remainder of the party:

The origin of his departure from the game has yet to be determined, but an update is expected during the team's head coach post-game media availability.

Tocchet will have to juggle his forward group with only 11 players for the remaining 40 minutes in the game.