If the Vancouver Canucks are to pull off big road wins against the powerhouse Pittsburgh Penguins and Winnipeg Jets, they’ll have to do it without their leading scorer.
Per Sportsnet’s John Shannon, general manager Jim Benning said that rookie Elias Pettersson will miss the team’s next two games and could be out longer.
Jim Benning confirms that Elias Pettersson will not play in Pittsburgh or Winnipeg. Could be longer, but will be re-examined in Vancouver. Says EP is feeling better today.
— John Shannon (@JSportsnet) October 15, 2018
Pettersson took an ugly hit from Florida Panthers blueliner Mike Matheson in Saturday’s 3-2 victory.