Derek Forbort's week-to-week injury shouldn't surprise Canucks
Canucks defenseman Derek Forbort is week-to-week with a lower-body injury, the team announced Sunday.
Forbort was injured in the third period of Saturday's 4-1 win over the Arizona Coyotes. He collided with Coyotes forward Lawson Crouse and did not return to the game.
The Canucks have not provided a specific timeline for Forbort's return, but he is expected to miss multiple games.
This is a significant loss for the Canucks, as Forbort has been one of their most consistent defensemen this season. He is averaging over 20 minutes of ice time per game and has two goals and eight assists in 51 games.
Forbort's injury is the latest in a string of injuries for the Canucks. They have already lost defenseman Tyler Myers and forwards Brock Boeser and Conor Garland to long-term injuries.
The Canucks are currently in the midst of a playoff race, and Forbort's injury could make it difficult for them to qualify for the postseason.
Here are some additional details about Forbort's injury:
- Forbort was injured in the third period of Saturday's game against the Arizona Coyotes.
- He collided with Coyotes forward Lawson Crouse and did not return to the game.
- The Canucks have not provided a specific timeline for Forbort's return, but he is expected to miss multiple games.
- This is a significant loss for the Canucks, as Forbort has been one of their most consistent defensemen this season.
- The Canucks are currently in the midst of a playoff race, and Forbort's injury could make it difficult for them to qualify for the postseason.
