Conor Garland Injury Update
Conor Garland, the Vancouver Canucks' gritty right winger, has been sidelined for about a week with an upper-body injury sustained late in the first period of a 2-0 loss to the New York Rangers on October 28. The hit from Rangers forward Sam Carrick sent his helmet flying, and while he gutted out the second period, Garland didn't return for the third, leaving fans holding their breath amid Vancouver's growing injury list. PROLINE BC, posting on X via @ProlineBC, shared the updated list of injured #Canucks players after Conor Garland didn't return to the game.
The good news? It's not considered serious. Head coach Adam Foote shared an optimistic update after Monday's morning skate, estimating Garland is roughly one week away from a return, potentially as early as next weekend's games against the Predators and beyond. "I'm starting to feel more one week," Foote noted, signaling steady progress without setbacks.
This comes as the Canucks (5-6-0) navigate a brutal stretch, already missing captain Quinn Hughes (groin), Teddy Blueger (next in line to return), and several others like Nils Hoglander and Filip Chytil. Before the injury, Garland was on fire, leading the team with 11 points (3G, 8A) in just 11 games, a point-per-game clip that highlighted his speed, slot presence, and power-play sniping.
The 29-year-old from Scituate, Mass., has been a top-six staple, averaging 18+ minutes and thriving on the first line before the tweak. Fantasy owners and Canucks faithful, hang tight: his pesky style and chemistry with Elias Pettersson could spark Vancouver's offense once he's back. Monitor practice reports this week for tweaks, but all indicators point to a full recovery without long-term concerns.
Disclaimer
This Conor Garland injury update is based on official team statements and the most recent media reports as of November 2025. Player status and recovery timelines are subject to change. For the latest updates, always check trusted NHL sources or the Vancouver Canucks’ official injury reports before making decisions.
