After going down 5-1 to the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Vancouver Canucks almost put together a comeback, but fell just short losing 5-4. Before the conclusion of

Hronek's potential absence leaves a massive hole in the Canucks lineup. The right-shot defenceman is averaging 23:36 per game and has formed one of the best duos in the league with Quinn Hughes. Hronek also plays a crucial role on the penalty kill, while his nine points are tied for second among Vancouver's defensemen this season.

In case you missed it last night, the Canucks nearly managed a miraculous comeback against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Down 5-1 at one point in the game, the Canucks managed to claw back 5-4 but simply ran out of time trying to tie the game.

Vancouver Canucks defenceman Filip Hronek is going to be “out a while” according to CanucksArmy’s own Irfaan Gaffar. Hronek appears to have injured himself in the dying moments of the third period during last night’s loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins.