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Evening Notes: Willander, Rielly, Byram

The Vancouver Canucks took to warmups without defenseman Tom Willander ahead of Saturday’s game against the Edmonton Oilers. He will miss a third straight game after sitting out of the last two with a lower-body injury sustained on Tuesday. This…

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 3:21 AM
Evening Notes: Willander, Rielly, Byram
Key Things to Know
  • Tom Willander, Morgan Rielly, and Bowen Byram each face injury updates across the NHL.
  • Canucks defenseman Tom Willander missed a third straight game with a lower-body injury.
  • Toronto defenseman Morgan Rielly exited Saturday's game against Montreal with a lower-body injury.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Tom Willander missed his third consecutive game due to a lower-body injury on Saturday against the Edmonton Oilers. Elsewhere around the NHL, Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly exited Saturday's matchup against the Montreal Canadiens with a lower-body injury after blocking a shot from Nick Suzuki.

Additionally, Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Bowen Byram must consult a specialist before returning from an upper-body injury, according to his agent Darren Ferris via Elliotte Friedman. Byram has already missed 10 straight games for Chicago after signing a six-year, $75 million contract during the summer.

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