Pettersson (knee) looked good in Saturday's practice, according to Canucks coach Travis Green, who said the team will consult with the medical staff to see if the rookie can play Sunday against Detroit.

As an earlier report hinted would likely be the case, Pettersson (knee) will indeed sit out Friday against the Sabres, John Shannon of Sportsnet reports.

Demko will make his 2018-19 debut in net for the Canucks in Friday's home game versus the Sabres.

As expected, Horvat (lower body) will play in Friday's game against the Sabres.

Pettersson (knee) is not expected to be in Friday's lineup versus the Sabres, according to Canucks coach Travis Green.

Horvat (lower body) should be able to play Friday versus Buffalo.

Kero was recalled from AHL Utica on Thursday, Patrick Johnston of the Vancouver Sun reports.

Horvat is feeling the effects of a "couple heavy hits" from Wednesday's game against the Oilers, so the Canucks called up Tanner Kero or precautionary reasons ahead of Friday's home clash with the Sabres, Patrick Johnston of the Vancouver Province reports.

Lind scored his first goal of the season for AHL Utica on Wednesday.

Markstrom will patrol the crease in Wednesday's home game against the Oilers, Jack Michaels of the Oilers Radio Network reports.

Pettersson (knee) will not be in action versus the Oilers on Wednesday, Jack Michaels of the Oilers Radio Network reports.

Pettersson (knee) worked with the Canucks' skill coach testing out his knee on some cross-over drills before Wednesday's optional skate, Ben Kuzma of The Vancouver Province reports. He also took part in the team's optional skate.

Pettersson (knee) has been upgraded to 'day-to-day' and Cancuks coach Travis Green would not rule out the phenom returning for Wednesday's game against the Oilers.

Horvat ended his three-game point drought by collecting an assist in Sunday's win over Florida.

Motte picked up an assist in Sunday's 5-1 victory over the Panthers.

Hutton scored his fifth goal of the season in a 5-1 win over Florida on Sunday.

Beagle scored his second goal of the season in a 5-1 win over the Panthers on Sunday.

Boeser scored his 15th goal of the season in a 5-1 win over the Panthers on Sunday.

Markstrom made 23 saves in a 5-1 win over Florida on Sunday.

Gudbranson will look to end his 12-game drought against his former Panthers on Sunday.

Markstrom will face the Panthers on Sunday, Jeff Paterson of TSN 1040 Vancouver reports.

Leivo (back) will be activated from injured reserve and return to the lineup Sunday against Florida, Jeff Paterson of TSN 1040 Vancouver reports.

Boeser will look to end his three-game skid in Sunday's tilt with Florida.

Gaudette was sent down to AHL Utica on Sunday.

Pettersson (knee) will take the ice for a brief solo skate Saturday, but he's ruled out for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Iain MacIntyre of Sportsnet.ca reports.