Now that the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament has concluded, the Vancouver Canucks have welcomed back Elias Pettersson and Kevin Lankinen, both of whom were participants for Team Sweden and Team Finland,

After being deemed “day-to-day” with an injury and a game-time decision for Saturday night’s matchup with the Vegas Golden Knights, the Vancouver Canucks forward will slot into the lineup.

With sports media focused on the 4 Nations Face-Off the Canucks got a rest from the daily grind, but now they’re back at it as the trade deadline and stretch drive beckon. As for the tournament, national pride abounds now,

Elias Pettersson may not be available right away for the Vancouver Canucks as the NHL schedule resumes after a two-week pause.

While the 4 Nations Face-Off has wrapped up, it’s time for NHL clubs to get back together and get ready for their weekend slate of games. On Friday, Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet said Elias Pettersson’s status is day-to-day following an injury sustained at the 4 Nations.

There had been rumblings that Pettersson could also be traded, but after Miller was shown the exit door, it seems Vancouver is committed to keeping the 26-year-old around. According to Cam Robinson of Elite Prospects, the Canucks have pulled Pettersson off the trade block prior to the 4-Nations Face-Off.

The Vancouver Canucks could be without two key pieces on Saturday when they take on the Vegas Golden Knights. According to Ian MacIntyre of "Sportsnet," both Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes are currently dealing with injuries.

Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet told reporters Saturday that Quinn Hughes won’t play Saturday against the Vegas Golden Knights and that forward Elias Pettersson is a game-time decision.