Canucks F Nils Hoglander has surgery, out 8-10 weeks

Field Level Media|published: Mon 29th September, 23:42 2025

NHL: Vancouver Canucks at Colorado Avalanche

Apr 10, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Vancouver Canucks left wing Nils Hoglander (21) controls the puck in the first period against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

The Vancouver Canucks expect to be without Nils Hoglander for eight to 10 weeks after the forward underwent surgery for a lower-body injury on Monday.

Hoglander, 24, was hurt during the second period of a preseason game against the Calgary Flames on Wednesday.

He amassed 25 points (eight goals, 17 assists) in 72 games last season, his fifth in the NHL since the Canucks selected him in the second round of the 2019 draft.

Across 293 career games, Hoglander has totaled 115 points (58 goals, 57 assists) and 127 penalty minutes. His best season came in 2023-24, when he tallied 24 goals -- all at even strength -- and 12 assists while playing 80 games.

--Field Level Media