Ex-Rangers Forward's 2025-26 Season In Jeopardy Following Concerning Update From The Vancouver Canucks
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Former New York Rangers forward and first-round draft pick's 2025-26 season is now reportedly in jeopardy after receiving a massive hit from Tom Wilson of the Washington Capitals on Sunday afternoon.
On Sunday afternoon, former Rangers and now current Vancouver Canucks forward, Filip Chytil was forced to exit the game against the Washington Capitals after receiving a late hit from Tom Wilson near the end of the first period.
The 26-year old forward needed assistance from his teammates to exit the ice after the dangerous hit at centre ice from Washington Capitals controversial power forward Tom Wilson.
Tom Wilson lays a heavy hit on Filip Chytil.
Chytil went to the dressing room, and after review, there was no penalty on the play.
Chytil went to the dressing room, and after review, there was no penalty on the play.
Not long after the Vancouver Canucks organization confirmed it was as bad as it looked, by confirming Chytil would not return to the game.
Forwards Filip Chytil and Jonathan Lekkerimäki will not return to
today's game.
today's game.
Vancouver Canucks Provide Latest Update On Filip Chytil: It's Not Good
The following day the Canucks took to social media and announced that they've decided to place forward Filip Chytil and Jonathan Lekkerimaki on injured reserve, clearly initiating thay Chytil sustained a serious injury.
"General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today the following roster moves:
- F Filip Chytil and F Jonathan Lekkerimäki have been placed on injured reserve (retroactive to Oct 19)." the Canucks said.
- F Filip Chytil and F Jonathan Lekkerimäki have been placed on injured reserve (retroactive to Oct 19)." the Canucks said.
Certainly not the update fans were wanting especially given Chytil long list of injuries over his nine season in the National Hockey League.
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