Head Coach Manny Malhotra is searching for answers and completely blended the forward lines and made a tweak to the defensive pairings at practice. Plus, center Marco Rossi returns from illness to give Vancouver a massive boost down the middle, while rookie sensation Jonathan Lekkerimäki aims to build off his first career NHL power play goal!
Can Elias Pettersson and the Canucks find a way back into the win column against Alex DeBrincat, Moritz Seider, and the visiting Red Wings? We break down everything you need to know ahead of puck drop.
In this Canucks game preview, we break down:
🏒 Return of Marco Rossi: The return of Marco Rossi to the lineup after missing the last couple of games due to illness
🏒 Forward Lines in a Blender: Manny Malhotra puts the forward lines into a blender and makes a minor tweak on the defensive pairings at practice
🏒 Coach & Player Reactions: Post-practice thoughts from Manny Malhotra and the returning Marco Rossi.
🏒 Bright Spots in the Offensive Lineup: Elias Pettersson continues to be a point per game player through 11 games and Jonathan Lekkerimäki nets his first career powerplay goal and looks to build off a strong start.
🏒 Scouting the Competition: Alex DeBrincat's hot streak, Moritz Seider's heavy minutes, and John Gibson in net
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