Canucks’ Brock Boeser expected to miss Game 7 with blood clotting issue

Danielle Michaud is joined with Elliotte Friedman to discuss the sudden news of Brock Boeser's injury, including the severity of it, and how it will affect the Canucks in the do-or-die game against the Oilers.

Vancouver Canucks winger Brock Boeser is expected to miss Game 7 against Edmonton with a blood clotting issue. 

The exact timeline for his return is unknown, but several sources stressed this, thankfully, is not considered a life-threatening situation. 

It’s a big loss for the Canucks, as Boeser is having an excellent season — leading Vancouver with seven goals and 12 points in 12 playoff games.

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