Canucks' Brock Boeser: Two tallies in overtime loss
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Boeser scored two goals on three shots in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Senators.
Boeser ended a four-game slump with that pair of goals, but it wasn't enough to get the Canucks back on track. The winger is up to 10 goals, 21 points, 50 shots on net, 30 hits and a minus-5 rating over 26 appearances. Boeser continues to log top-six minutes, and his shooting percentage of 20 is roughly the same as his 2023-24 regular season finish of 19.6, though his decrease of about half a shot per game has taken a chunk out of his offense this campaign.
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Canucks' Brock Boeser: Scores in 500th career game
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Boeser scored a goal and added two PIM in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Panthers.
Boeser's tally stretched the Canucks' lead to 3-0 early in the second period. This was the winger's 500th career game, all of which have been with Vancouver. He's been surging lately with two goals and six assists over his last seven outings, giving him 19 points, 44 shots on net, 25 hits and a minus-3 rating through 21 appearances this season.
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Canucks' Brock Boeser: Dishes pair of assists
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Boeser notched two assists, two shots on goal and two PIM in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Blues.
Boeser helped out Elias Pettersson's power-play goal in the second period and Jake DeBrusk's game-tying tally in the third. This was Boeser's third multi-point effort over the last six games, a span in which he's earned a goal and six helpers. He's up to 18 points (eight on the power play), 43 shots on net, 25 hits, 12 PIM and a minus-4 rating through 20 outings overall.
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Canucks' Brock Boeser: Reaches 400-point mark in career
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Boeser scored a goal on three shots, added an assist and logged three hits in Friday's 5-2 win over the Blue Jackets.
Boeser's helper was the 400th point of his career. He's approaching another milestone -- assuming he stays healthy, his 500th game will be Thursday versus the Panthers. Boeser has a goal and four assists over his last four outings as he starts to get back in a rhythm following a seven-game absence due to an upper-body injury. The winger is at 16 points, 40 shots on net, 22 hits and a minus-1 rating through 18 appearances this season.
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Canucks' Brock Boeser: Deals two helpers in overtime win
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Boeser recorded a pair of assists, including one on the power play, in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Sabres.
These were Boeser's first two points over three games since he returned from an upper-body injury. The winger has played on the third line since his return, though he saw 21:02 of ice time Friday, so his usage may be larger than his listed role would suggest. He's at six goals, seven helpers, 30 shots on net, 17 hits and a plus-1 rating through 15 outings this season.
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Canucks' Brock Boeser: Back in action Tuesday
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Boeser (upper body), as expected, will be in the lineup versus Boston on Tuesday, Iain MacIntyre of Sportsnet reports.
Boeser returns following a seven-game stint on the shelf due to his upper-body issue. Prior to getting hurt, the 27-year-old winger was off to a strong start to the 2024-25 campaign with six goals and five helpers in 12 outings, including four power-play points. Boeser is slated to fill a third-line role Tuesday but could move back into the top six once he gets his legs back under him.
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Canucks' Brock Boeser: In contention Tuesday
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Boeser (upper body) might be available to face Boston on Tuesday after head coach Rick Tocchet told reporters, "He looked good today. I'll talk to him and see if he's ready to go tomorrow (Tuesday). He hasn't had any (symptoms) the last bunch of days and we sped it up (pace) a little bit today," per Ben Kuzma of Postmedia.
Boeser looks poised to return following a seven-game absence due to his upper-body issue. In his 12 outings this year, the 27-year-old winger has racked up six goals and five assists, including four power-play points. Based on Monday's practice session, Boeser figures to return in a third-line role in addition to seeing power-play time.
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Canucks' Brock Boeser: Practices in non-contact jersey
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Boeser (upper body) practiced in a non-contact jersey Friday, Iain MacIntyre of Sportsnet reports.
Boeser sustained an upper-body injury against the Kings on Nov. 7, and Friday marked the first time that he practiced with the main group since getting hurt. While he'll likely need to shed his non-contact sweater before he's in the mix to return to game action, he certainly took an encouraging step in his recovery process Friday.
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Canucks' Brock Boeser: Out indefinitely
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Boeser (upper body) is out indefinitely, Kevin Woodley of NHL.com reported Saturday.
Boeser didn't play in Saturday's 7-3 loss to Edmonton after being injured in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Kings. It's unclear when he will be available to return to the lineup. The Canucks recalled Jonathan Lekkerimaki from AHL Abbotsford on Sunday to occupy a top-six role during Boeser's absence. The 27-year-old Boeser has six goals, 11 points, 26 shots on net and 13 hits through 12 appearances this season.
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Canucks' Brock Boeser: Won't play Saturday
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Boeser (upper body) won't play Saturday against Edmonton, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.
Boeser is still undergoing evaluation, and a timeline for his return has not been established yet. He sustained the injury in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Kings, and the hit resulted in Tanner Jeannot receiving a three-game suspension. The 27-year-old Boeser has six goals, 11 points, 26 shots on net and 13 hits through 12 appearances this season. With Boeser unavailable, Vancouver recalled Nils Aman and Arshdeep Bains from AHL Abbotsford on Saturday to play against the Oilers.
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Canucks' Brock Boeser: Exits after blindside hit
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Boeser (upper body) won't return to Thursday's game versus the Kings after taking a high blindside hit from Tanner Jeannot in the first period.
Boeser immediately left for the locker room after the hit, which earned a major penalty and ejection for Jeannot. The 27-year-old Boeser has racked up six goals and five assists through 12 contests, so any potential absence would have a significant impact on the Canucks' offense. Given the nature of the hit, it's unclear if Boeser will be available to play Saturday versus the Oilers.
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Canucks' Brock Boeser: Earns two points in win
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Boeser scored a power-play goal on two shots, dished an assist and added two PIM in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Ducks.
Boeser tied the game at 1-1 with his first-period tally before setting up Jake DeBrusk for a goal in the third. This ended a two-game dry spell for Boeser, who has offered mostly consistent offense in a top-six role this season. He's up to six goals, five assists, 25 shots on net, 12 hits, six PIM and an even plus-minus rating over 11 outings.
Boeser notched a goal and an assist in Monday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Hurricanes.
Boeser found the back of the net midway through the first period to even things up at 1-1, and later he'd set up Quinn Hughes' third-period goal to spark the late comeback and force overtime. Boeser has been one of the most consistent players for the Canucks this season, cracking the scoresheet in six straight games and all but one of his eight outings. He's up to five goals and four assists on the season.
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Canucks' Brock Boeser: Creates assist in win
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Boeser notched an assist, four shots on goal and two hits in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Penguins.
Boeser's on a five-game point streak (two goals, three assists). The winger set up J.T. Miller's go-ahead goal during a frenzy of scoring that saw the Canucks tally three times in 1:05 in the second period. Boeser has seven points, 18 shots on net, six hits and a minus-1 rating through seven outings overall as a constant presence in the top six.
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Canucks' Brock Boeser: Extends streak with power-play goal
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Boeser scored a power-play goal in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Blackhawks.
Boeser's third-period tally helped the Canucks fend off any comeback effort from Chicago. The goal extended Boeser's point to four games (two goals, two helpers). The winger is up to four tallies, two assists, 14 shots on net and a minus-1 rating through six outings this season. He'll play in a top-six role and see ample power-play time throughout the campaign, and his early success suggests last year's 40-goal, 73-point effort wasn't as much of a fluke as first imagined.
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Canucks' Brock Boeser: Scores twice in overtime loss
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Boeser scored two goals, including one on the power play, in Wednesday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Flames.
Boeser tallied twice in the first period, but fell short of replicating the four-goal game he produced to begin 2023-24. It was still a fantastic effort for the 27-year-old winger, who carries a heavy regression risk after shooting 19.6 percent last year. Boeser will have every chance to succeed in 2024-25, logging top-six minutes and power-play time with the first unit, but it wouldn't be surprising for him to fall short of achieving back-to-back 40-goal seasons.
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Canucks' Brock Boeser: Won't return this postseason
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Boeser will miss the remainder of the 2024 playoffs after a blood-clotting issue was found in his leg following Vancouver's Game 6 loss to Edmonton on Saturday, per Sportsnet.
Boeser will conclude the postseason with seven goals and 12 points in 12 appearances. He also set career highs during the 2023-24 regular season, producing 40 goals and 73 points over 81 outings. If Ilya Mikheyev (undisclosed) can't play in Monday's Game 7 matchup versus the Oilers, Sam Lafferty or Linus Karlsson could draw into the lineup to replace Boeser.
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Canucks' Brock Boeser: Out for Game 7
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Boeser is dealing with a blood clotting issue and will not play in Monday's Game 7 against Edmonton, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Boeser's status moving forward is unclear, which would be a huge factor in the Western Conference Finals against Dallas if Vancouver wins Game 7. Fortunately, his condition is not considered to be life-threatening. He's scored seven goals and 12 points through 12 games this postseason, including a hat trick in Game 4 of the first round against Nashville. If Ilya Mikheyev (undisclosed) misses Game 7 as well, Sam Lafferty seems to be the most likely candidate to step in for Boeser.
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Canucks' Brock Boeser: Snags assist in loss
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Boeser notched an assist and three shots on goal in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Oilers in Game 4.
Boeser has three goals and four assists during a five-game point streak. He was initially credited with the Canucks' second goal Tuesday, but it was later changed to an assist on Dakota Joshua's tally. Boeser is up to 12 points, 25 shots on net and a plus-4 rating over 10 playoff appearances. Boeser and J.T. Miller continue to form a strong partnership on the Canucks' top line.
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Canucks' Brock Boeser: Pots goal Friday
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Boeser scored a goal in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Oilers in Game 2.
Boeser has gotten on the scoresheet in six of eight playoff games, earning five goals and three assists. He put the Canucks ahead 2-1 in the second period of Friday's game. The winger has added 18 shots on net and a plus-3 rating while skating in a top-six role this postseason.
