Elias Pettersson is a game-time decision for the Vancouver Canucks, while Quinn Hughes will not be in the lineup.
One of the biggest concerns about the 4 Nations Face-Off ahead of the tournament was that players were at a higher risk of injury compared to an All-Star Game at what is ultimately a meaningless tournament.
According to head coach Rick Tocchet, Pettersson will be a game-time decision for the Canucks on Saturday against the Vegas Golden Knights. It seems the Canucks are treating Hughes' injury with an abundance of caution, which certainly makes sense given his importance for the team down the stretch. The Canucks will need him as close to fully healthy as he can get if they want to not only make the playoffs but also make some noise in the postseason.
Vancouver Canucks projected lines For the moment, we'll assume that Pettersson will be in the lineup and update as necessary if he doesn't take the ice for warm-up or isn't in the lineup by the opening faceoff.
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