Overview
- Pettersson logged just over 22 minutes, the most among Vancouver forwards, and recorded two assists in a 5-4 overtime win at Nashville, including the primary feed on the winner.
- Assistant coach Adam Foote praised Pettersson’s matchup work and defensive commitment, saying he is “playing in the mud” against top lines and still driving offense.
- With multiple regulars out, the staff continues to juggle lines and lean on the core group to manage heavy minutes and specialized roles.
- Prospect Alexei Medvedev was named the OHL’s Goaltender of the Week for London after stopping 65 of 67 shots across two starts, posting a .970 save percentage.
- In a separate move, defenseman Elias Pettersson was a healthy scratch for rest and reset as P.O Joseph drew in, and Vancouver fell 5-2 without the young blueliner.