The Vancouver Canucks are far from the same team when Elias Pettersson is scratched from the lineup. It quickly became quite obvious after a 4-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild left the Pacific Division-leaders down and out. Without their point leader anchoring the top line, Vancouver was simply unable to match the Central Division’s worst team. With Pettersson helpless and watching from the stands, what does that say about the organizational depth in Vancouver?
It’s no secret that the Swedish talent is a massive piece to Vancouver’s overall success, and it’s vital for the Canucks’ playoff chances that Pettersson makes a quick and speedy recovery.