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Canucks’ Brock Boeser gone for the playoffs with blood-clot issue

The Edmonton Oilers secured a commanding 5-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks in a must-win Game 6 to bring the winner-take-all Game 7 back to Rogers Arena in Vancouver.

By Sportsnet Staff

Posted May 19, 2024 4:10 pm.

Last Updated May 20, 2024 8:00 am.

Even if the Vancouver Canucks manage to advance to the Western Conference final, they won’t be getting forward Brock Boeser back any time soon

Boeser, who has developed a blood clot that will keep him out of Game 7 on Monday night, is not expected to be able to play again this season, Sportsnet has confirmed. Frank Seravalli of DailyFaceoff.com first reported the development.

Sounds like #Canucks Brock Boeser's blood clot developed in his leg, something team medical staff found after Game 6.

He has been placed on blood thinning medication and is not expected to be available to play again this season.

Brutal break for #Canucks' leading goal scorer.
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) May 20, 2024

The 27-year-old developed the issue in his leg after the Canucks’ loss in Game 6 to the Oilers, according to Seravalli. The American was Vancouver’s leading scorer in the regular season, with 40 goals, and had seven more in 12 playoff games this spring.

Monday’s Game 7 between the Canucks and Oilers can be seen on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+ at 6 p.m. PT.

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