Canucks Center Elias Pettersson Is Closing In On A Unique Franchise Record

Pettersson is up to 501 blocked shots in his career.

The Hockey News

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 11:00 PM

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Elias Pettersson is 25 blocked shots away from passing Ryan Kesler's franchise record for Canucks forwards.
Pettersson became only the second forward in Vancouver franchise history to reach 500 blocked shots.
The Swedish center currently sits with 501 career blocked shots across 558 games played.

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Vancouver Canucks center Elias Pettersson is closing in on the franchise record for the most blocked shots by a forward. After recording two blocks on Sunday, the Swedish center became just the second forward in franchise history to surpass 500 blocked shots, bringing his career total to 501 in 558 games.

Pettersson now trails Ryan Kesler by just 24 blocks, with Kesler holding the Canucks forward record of 525 blocks in 655 games. Pettersson also ranks eighth all-time among all Canucks skaters, closing in on defenseman Mattias Öhlund's total of 519 blocks.

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