Willander (lower body) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Flyers, Canucks play-by-play announcer Brendan Batchelor reports.
Willander participated in Monday's morning skate, but he skated with the extras and will ultimately be sidelined for a fourth consecutive matchup. However, head coach Manny Malhotra said Monday that Willander is advancing in his recovery. The 21-year-old Willander's next opportunity to return to game action will be Friday against the Rangers.
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Canucks' Tom Willander: Slated to miss Saturday's game
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Willander is expected to miss Saturday's game against Edmonton, per Canucks play-by-play announcer Brendan Batchelor.
Willander also missed Vancouver's previous two games. He has three assists in 16 outings in 2026-27. His next chance to return will come Monday versus Philadelphia.
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Canucks' Tom Willander: Unavailable Thursday
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Willander (lower body) is expected to miss Thursday's game against Winnipeg, per Canucks play-by-play announcer Brendan Batchelor.
Willander has three assists, four PIM, 10 hits and 17 blocks in 16 appearances with Vancouver in 2026-27. He also missed Tuesday's clash against Anaheim due to the injury. His next opportunity to play will come Saturday in Edmonton.
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Canucks' Tom Willander: Injured at morning skate
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Willander (lower body) tweaked something in Tuesday's morning skate and won't play versus the Ducks, Canucks play-by-play announcer Brendan Batchelor reports.
Guillaume Brisebois will enter the lineup for Willander. The 21-year-old Willander is day-to-day for now, and he hasn't been ruled out for Thursday's game in Winnipeg. He's earned three assists over 16 appearances this season.
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Canucks' Tom Willander: Adds pair of assists
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Willander notched two assists and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Flames.
Willander has opened the season in a top-four role and on the second power-play unit. The 21-year-old defenseman has earned three assists, three blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating over three contests. There's risk involved in rostering a Vancouver defenseman in fantasy, but Willander has some breakout potential after a 21-point campaign as a rookie in sheltered minutes last year.
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Canucks' Tom Willander: Lights lamp in loss
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Willander tallied a goal, put two shots on net and recorded two blocked shots in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Wild.
Willander found the back of the net for his fifth goal of the season in Thursday's clash. He's posted solid numbers for a rookie campaign with 20 points, 53 shots on net, 25 hits and 70 blocked shots across 63 appearances. The 21-year-old blueliner has a point in back-to-back games and is skating on Vancouver's second defensive pairing. He's an intriguing player to add in deep dynasty-based fantasy leagues, as his rookie campaign has been a solid audition for a larger role next season.
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Canucks' Tom Willander: Chips in with assist
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Willander notched an assist and four blocked shots in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Panthers.
Willander has a pair of helpers over eight outings in March. He's gotten a chance to play regularly in a top-four role, and that should remain available to him down the stretch. The 21-year-old rookie has 18 points, 46 shots on net, 56 blocked shots and a minus-12 rating over 55 appearances for a decent first impression in the NHL.
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Canucks' Tom Willander: Scores in Saturday's loss
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Willander scored a goal Saturday in a 3-2 shootout loss to Toronto.
The young defender has four points, including two goals, in his last five games. Willander has remained productive despite the team's struggles. He has amassed four goals, 12 assists, 41 blocked shots and 39 shots in 43 outings during his rookie season.
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Canucks' Tom Willander: Opens scoring in loss
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Willander scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Sharks.
Willander missed Sunday's game versus the Penguins due to an illness, but he made a quick impact in his return to the lineup. Willander may see steadier playing time going forward while Zeev Buium (face) is out of action. Willander has three goals, 15 points, 37 shots on net, 38 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating through 41 appearances this season. Considering he's in a third-pairing role on a bad team, he's done fairly well on offense as a rookie.
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Canucks' Tom Willander: Tallies late in loss
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Willander scored a goal on four shots in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Flyers.
Willander sandwiched his goal between the Flyers' two empty-netters late in the third period. He's earned five points over his last 11 outings as he starts to get more comfortable on the Canucks' third pairing. Willander is at two goals, nine assists, 25 shots on net, 26 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating through 29 appearances in his rookie year.
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Canucks' Tom Willander: Called up by Vancouver
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Willander was recalled from AHL Abbotsford on Monday.
Willander was sent to the minors ahead of the regular season, but he'll join the NHL club to provide additional depth on the blue line after Jimmy Schuldt was assigned to the minors Monday. Over four appearances with Abbotsford this year, Willander has recorded a goal and a minus-5 rating.
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Canucks' Tom Willander: Sent to minors
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Willander was assigned to AHL Abbotsford on Sunday.
Willander signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Canucks during the offseason, but he'll begin the 2025-26 campaign in the minors. He was selected 11th overall by the Canucks in the 2023 NHL Draft, and it's possible that he joins Vancouver at some point this year.
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Canucks' Tom Willander: Agrees to entry-level contract
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Willander signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Canucks on Wednesday.
Willander had two goals and 24 points across 39 outings with Boston University as a sophomore in 2024-25. He also recorded two goals and five points in seven appearances for Sweden in the 2025 Under-20 World Junior Championships. The 20-year-old defenseman was selected by Vancouver with the No. 11 overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft.
