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Canucks' Josh Leivo: Suiting up Sunday

Leivo missed the minimum amount of time while on injured reserve, sitting out for just three games. He scored five points in his first nine games with the Canucks after being traded by Toronto in early December but was held scoreless in his last five games before the injury.

Canucks' Josh Leivo: Game day decision Sunday

Leivo indicated that he's feeling better, so there appears to be a decent shot he will return now that his back problem has calmed down. His return would be big for the Canucks, who are still within striking distance for the playoffs should they get on a run.

Canucks' Josh Leivo: Not spotted at practice

The Canucks were hoping Leivo would be able to return to practice Wednesday to give himself a chance to return to game action Thursday, but his absence all but confirms he'll miss a third consecutive contest against Arizona. The 25-year-old winger will hope to heal up in time for Sunday's clash with the Panthers.

Canucks' Josh Leivo: Still not practicing

While he is officially on IR, head coach Travis Greene considers Leivo to be day-to-day. The hope is for Leivo to return to practice on Wednesday. If that happens, he has an outside shot of returning Thursday against the Coyotes.

Canucks' Josh Leivo: Lands on IR

Leivo's placement on IR rules him out for a minimum of the next two games, though the team has yet to release a timetable for his return at this point. This move comes at the same time as the team's activation of Brandon Sutter, so there's a good chance Sutter will take Leivo's place in the lineup Thursday against the Canadiens.