Monday, 4:30 p.m., Bell Centre TV: Amazon Prime Video. Radio: Sportsnet 650 The buzz: It’s never just another game in the hockey mecca and this is not just another game for the Canucks. The storied Canadiens franchise has always commanded a frenetic and faithful fan following,

The 2023/24 season was one to remember for Dakota Joshua. He set new career standards with 18 goals, 14 assists, and 32 points in just 63 regular season games, and then added eight more points in 13 playoff contests.

The Canucks have struggled since the holiday break. Returning stars should help as the schedule turns difficult.

Vancouver Canucks winger Dakota Joshua is injured and won't be back for some time, per head coach Rick Tocchet.

CBC, Sportsnet Ontario, Sportsnet Pacific Radio: Sportsnet 650 MATCH-UP INFO - Tonight marks the first of two meetings between the Canucks and Maple Leafs this season: Jan. 11 (road) and Feb. 8 (home).

Quinn Hughes returns to the lineup Monday night after missing the last four games with an undisclosed injury. Head coach Rick Tocchet had announced at the team's optional morning skate that Hughes would be a "game-time decision.

The Vancouver Canucks announced they have recalled forward Jonathan Lekkerimäki from the Abbotsford Canucks on an emergency basis and placed Dakota Joshua on injured reserve. Lekkerimäki has 12 goals and 17 points in 21 games with Abbotsford and one goal in five games with Vancouver, the first of his NHL career.

General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that F Dakota Joshua has been placed on IR (retroactive to Jan. 3, 2025) and F Jonathan Lekkerimäki has been recalled from Abbotsford (AHL) on emergency basis.

The injury-plagued Vancouver Canucks may get a crucial piece back in their lineup when they visit the Montreal Canadiens on Monday.

After a four-game absence, Quinn Hughes will return to the Vancouver ... both Elias Pettersson and Dakota Joshua will not play. Pettersson was injured on December 23 against the San Jose Sharks ...