Overview
- Conor Garland returned after three games out and was slated to play Wednesday, resuming a spot on the first power-play unit.
- Teddy Blueger skated with the team in the morning but left early, will not play, and is expected to join a non-contact practice later this week.
- Jonathan Lekkerimäki is also expected to progress to a non-contact skate soon, according to assistant coach Brett McLean.
- Kevin Lankinen was named the starting goaltender against the Blackhawks as Vancouver begins a four-game homestand at 7-7-0.
- Coaches did not run line rushes and said the lineup was still being finalized after skate, with Quinn Hughes and Garland dressing together for the first time since Oct. 25.