Vancouver Canucks’ forward, Brock Boeser, was absent from the team’s recent match against the Washington Capitals in Washington, D.C., citing personal reasons as the cause for his absence. Canucks’ GM, Patrik Allvin, made the announcement via the team’s social media channels on Sunday morning, without specifying when Boeser is expected to return to the lineup. In his place, Jonathan Lekkerimaki was included in the roster for the game against the Capitals.
Boeser, who has netted three goals in five games for Vancouver this season, notably secured a crucial shootout goal in the team’s recent 3-2 victory over Chicago. The 28-year-old right-winger avoided entering free agency in July by signing a lucrative seven-year contract worth $50.75 million US with the Canucks. Selected as the 23rd overall pick by Vancouver in the 2015 draft, Boeser has maintained an impressive track record, playing all 559 regular-season games in his NHL career solely for the Canucks, accumulating 207 goals and 237 assists.
