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Canucks place forward Filip Chytil on IR

The Vancouver Canucks placed forward Filip Chytil on injured reserve Friday ahead of Saturday's game against the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs.

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 9:41 PM
Canucks place forward Filip Chytil on IR
Key Things to Know
  • The Vancouver Canucks placed forward Filip Chytil on injured reserve on Friday.
  • Chytil was injured following a hard hit from San Jose defenseman Darnell Nurse in a 3-2 loss.
  • The Canucks recalled center Jacob Quillan from the AHL's Abbotsford Canucks in a corresponding move.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Vancouver Canucks placed forward Filip Chytil on injured reserve on Friday ahead of their matchup with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Chytil was injured following a hard hit by San Jose Sharks defenseman Darnell Nurse during Vancouver's 3-2 loss on Thursday. The 27-year-old forward has posted two assists across seven games played this season.

In a corresponding roster move, Vancouver recalled 24-year-old center Jacob Quillan from the AHL's Abbotsford Canucks. Quillan, who was acquired from Toronto on October 15 in exchange for Aatu Raty, has recorded five goals and two assists in five AHL appearances this season.

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