Canucks experience major setback before tonight's game against the Oilers
The Vancouver Canucks are in a tough spot as they gear up to face the Edmonton Oilers today. The team has been hit hard by the flu, leaving them seriously short-handed for the game.
A tweet from Jason Gregor revealed the grim news:
"Canucks have a flu bug going around. Face Edmonton tomorrow."
With a flu outbreak in their locker room, the Canucks are at a significant disadvantage against the powerful Oilers.
Adding to their woes, the Canucks are missing defenseman Carson Soucy, a key player they could have used, especially since their defense has struggled this season.
As they prepare to face an Oilers team hungry for their first win of the season, the Canucks find themselves in a tough position. Overcoming the flu outbreak and the absence of key players won't be easy, and their ability to do so will be closely watched.
Tonight, it's a test of resilience for the Canucks as they battle not only the Oilers but also the flu that has thrown a wrench into their plans. They face an uphill battle and will need to dig deep to overcome these challenges.
POLL |
OCTOBRE 11 | 48 ANSWERS Canucks experience major setback before tonight's game against the Oilers Who will win tonight's game between the Oilers and Canucks? |
Oilers | 40 | 83.3 % |
Canucks | 8 | 16.7 % |
List of polls |
|
1 hour ago | By Ryan Hall Oilers Top Goalie Prospect Ready To Push for Oilers Starting Job |
|
2 hours ago | By Liam McCormick McDavid and Draisaitl Breaking Record that Proves They're Most Clutch Players Of All Time |
|
4 hours ago | By Liam McCormick Oilers Analyst Suggests Goaltending Move Is Under Discussion by Management |
|
5 hours ago | By Liam McCormick Edmonton Oilers Lose Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Make Last Minute Line Changes |
|
9 hours ago | By Liam McCormick Oilers Could Revamp Identity By Acquiring Tough Bruins Forward in Trade |
|
11 hours ago | By Liam McCormick Canucks Star Player Close to Demanding Trade Out of Toxic Locker Room |
|
Dec 21 | By Ryan Hall Edmonton Oilers Set New Franchise Low With This Troubling Stat Against Sharks |
|
Dec 21 | By Ryan Hall Oilers Forward Jeff Skinner Reaches New Low, Trade Looking to be Certainty |
Previously on Oilers Daily