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Canucks' Brock Boeser: Hasn't resumed skating

Boeser has already missed the Canucks' past five games due to a groin injury, and the fact that he hasn't resumed any on-ice activities yet suggests he'll likely miss at least a few more. Another update on the star forward's status should surface once he's able to return to the practice sheet.

Canucks' Brock Boeser: Will miss rest of road trip

The Canucks feel that it's best for Boeser to finish his recovery at home rather than force him into any of the next four road contests. Considering that Vancouver sits atop the Pacific Division standings with a 10-6-1 record, this team can afford to take all the necessary precautions with the showstopping winger, who has accumulated four goals and seven assists through his first 13 games of 2018-19. Boeser will now set his sights on returning next Saturday against the visiting Canadiens.

Canucks' Brock Boeser: Placed on IR

Boeser was sent back to Vancouver on Thursday to visit a specialist regarding his groin issue and it appears the problem will cost him some additional time. Since he last played Nov. 2 against the Avalanche, the talented scoring winger would be eligible to come off injured reserve and play in Saturday's game against the Sabres, but there's been nothing to suggest that he'll be in shape to do so. The Canucks will ensure the budding star, who has 11 points in 13 contests, is fully healthy before chancing his return to the lineup

Canucks' Brock Boeser: Headed back to Vancouver

While Boeser will not be in action versus the Bruins on Thursday, coach Travis Green did leave open the possibility the winger rejoins the team at some point during its extended road trip. Prior to getting hurt, the winger had racked up two goals and two assists against the Avalanche on Nov. 2 and appeared to be well on his way to avoiding the sophomore slump with 11 points in 13 outings.

Canucks' Brock Boeser: Out Tuesday

Boeser is considered day-to-day with his groin injury, so it's possible his absence will be limited to a single contest. The 21-year-old winger will be reevaluated ahead of Thursday's matchup with the Bruins.