One game after taking a late, unpenalized hit against the NHLBruins, Canucks leading scorer Elias Pettersson was a late scratch for Thursday’s game against the mnwild. imacSportsnet has the latest on the surprising news and the hit in question.
The Canucks provided no immediate details on Pettersson’s status, but head coach Travis Green might give an update on the 21-year-old’s condition after the game.
Green was furious at the non-call and the abuse Pettersson has been taking, saying: “I’m so frustrated with it. This guy is one of the best young players in the league. And he gets hit he’s totally defenseless. Those are hits that the league is trying to get out of the game, especially against top young guys, top players in the league. I think Petey has shown he is one of those guys, and it is frustrating for me as a coach to see some of the abuse he takes where he doesn’t get .
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