Six Vancouver Canucks have been scratched for Game 7 vs the Oilers
A surprising twist occurred when six Vancouver Canucks players were announced to be sitting out for tonights Game Seven, against the Edmonton Oilers.
The Canucks geared up for a make or break match by holding a morning skate, where the fate of six players was revealed by Thomas Drance of The Athletic. Drance mentioned;
Gate closed at a highly optional Game 7 morning skate.
Thatcher Demko was working with Podkolzin, Juulsen, Karlsson, Friedman and Wolanin - so those are your projected Game 7 #Canucks scratches.
Thatcher Demko was working with Podkolzin, Juulsen, Karlsson, Friedman and Wolanin - so those are your projected Game 7 #Canucks scratches.
Thatcher Demko was seen practicing with Podkolzin, Juulsen, Karlsson, Friedman and Wolanin. Indicating that they are likely the scratches for Game 7 #Canucks."
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Additionally apart from these absences key Brock Boeser will also be absent from the game due, to a blood clot issue discovered post Game 6;
"Sounds like #Canucks Brock Boeser's blood clot developed in his leg, something team medical staff found after Game 6.
He has been placed on blood thinning medication and is not expected to be available to play again this season.
Brutal break for #Canucks' leading goal scorer."
He has been placed on blood thinning medication and is not expected to be available to play again this season.
Brutal break for #Canucks' leading goal scorer."
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He has been put on blood thinning medication and is not expected to return to play this season.Tough break, for the Canucks top goal scorer.
The Canucks will feel the absence of these players in such a crucial Game Seven. Its always challenging for athletes to miss games but their main focus is to help their team succeed whenever they can.
The Oilers will be looking to take advantage of the missing players in the Canucks lineup. With players out the Oilers have an opportunity to exploit these weaknesses and secure a win, in this critical game.
Stay tuned for updates as the game unfolds.
Source; Hockey Feed. 6 Canucks players not playing in tonights Game 7.
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