The veteran blueliner sprained his ankle Wednesday vs. New York, head coach Rick Tocchet confirmed.
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Speaking Saturday morning ahead of the Canucks home game vs. the Philadelphia Flyers at Rogers Arena, Tocchet said that Oliver Ekman-Larsson sprained his left ankle during Wednesday’s 6-4 loss to the New York Rangers and won’t be back for some time.Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion delivered straight to your inbox at 7 a.m., Monday to Friday.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
The Canucks called up Christian Wolanin from AHL Abbotsford to take Ekman-Larsson’s roster spot. Wolanin is expected to play vs. Philadelphia.Our in-depth journalism is possible thanks to the support of our subscribers. For just $3.50 per week, you can get unlimited, ad-lite access to The Vancouver Sun, The Province, National Post and 13 other Canadian news sites. Support us by subscribing today:
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