Ekman-Larsson appeared to hurt his left hip or leg in a collision along the side boards on Wednesday.
Defence continues to be an issue for the Canucks.
The Montreal Canadiens look to extend their winning streak to four when they face the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday PNC Arena.
U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh was named executive director of the NHL Players’ Association on Thursday.
Paul Jerrard, one of the few Black assistant coaches in the NHL over the past two decades, has died of cancer at the age of 57.
Paul Jerrard, a Winnipeg-born former NHL defenceman who was one of the few Black assistant coaches during his three stints in the league over the past two decades, has died, the University of Omaha announced Thursday. He was 57.
Oilers head coach Jay Woodcroft confirmed Yamamoto would be activated and play his first game since Jan. 11.
The Hurricanes will host the Capitals at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C.