Finally, Elias Pettersson had the chance to play with ... we haven’t seen the Canucks try much yet. Of course, Kiefer Sherwood has been good on Pettersson’s wing, but for the same reason ...

The Vancouver Canucks need goals as they push to secure a playoff berth. They got two from unlikely sources Wednesday as the Canucks edged the Anaheim Ducks 3-2.

Pettersson (undisclosed) will play Saturday versus Vegas, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports. Pettersson was regarded as a game-time decision due to an injury sustained while playing for Team Sweden during the 4 Nations Face-Off.

TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button criticized Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson after the team's back-to-back losses following the 4 Nations Face-Off.

CBC, Sportsnet, CITY, SCRIPPS Radio: Sportsnet 650 MATCH-UP INFO - Tonight marks the second of four meetings between the Canucks and Golden Knights this season: Dec. 19 (road, 3-1 L), Feb. 22 (road),

Vancouver Canucks left wing Kiefer Sherwood (44) moves the puck against Utah ... (AP Photo/Melissa Majchrzak) Vancouver Canucks defenseman Elias N. Pettersson (25) shoots against the Utah Hockey Club during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday ...