It certainly wasn’t the showing at the 4 Nations Face-Off that Vancouver Canucks were hoping for out of their number one centreman. Finally, Elias Pettersson had the chance to play with his country’s best players.

First he wasn’t skating. Now he’s not shooting. The hope that Elias Pettersson, liberated from season-long drama by the trade of J.T. Miller on Jan. 31, might be re-energized and re-launch his difficult season has dissipated in February.

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With sports media focused on the 4 Nations Face-Off the Canucks got a rest from the daily grind, but now they’re back at it as the trade deadline and stretch drive beckon. As for the tournament, national pride abounds now,

With Team Canada taking a 5–3 win against Finland on Monday, both Vancouver Canucks Elias Pettersson and Kevin Lankinen were ousted from the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game. As Team Sweden and Team Finland’s players begin training for the resumption of the NHL regular season,

After being deemed “day-to-day” with an injury and a game-time decision for Saturday night’s matchup with the Vegas Golden Knights, the Vancouver Canucks forward will slot into the lineup.