Winger Conor Garland will not play on Saturday night against the Los Angeles Kings as he deals with an upper-body injury, head coach Adam Foote told reporters before puck drop.
Garland is still undergoing evaluation and there is no timeline on his return.
It’s unclear when the 29-year-old suffered the injury. He played 24:28 in Friday afternoon’s loss to the San Jose Sharks, registering an assist.
In 21 games this season, Garland has six goals and 15 points.
Second-year winger Jonathan Lekkerimaki, recalled from the AHL earlier Saturday, will take his place.
In better news, the Canucks are getting their de facto starter back as Kevin Lankinen returns between the pipes.
Lankinen, 30, has been out since Wednesday due to personal reasons. He owns a 3.64 goals-against average and .880 save percentage in 13 games played (12 starts).
Watch the Canucks face the Kings on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+ beginning at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT.
