Former Rangers center not likely to get what he wants before season ends
Bob Frid-Imagn Images It’s probably a very safe bet that former New York Rangers center Filip Chytil wants to play at least one more game with the Vancouver Canucks before this season ends. However, that’s unlikely to happen. Chytil remains on LTIR after sustaining a facial fracture during Canucks practice Feb.
18. He returned to the ice recently wearing a no-contact jersey and a full face shield, primarily working with skills coach Jason Krog. So, with five games remaining on their schedule, Canucks coach Adam Foote was asked if it’s Chytil’s “wish to get a game in” before the season ends.
“Maybe,” Foote responded , before adding, “but I know that the medical staff would like him just to get up to form and get into a couple practices, and to go home in the summer knowing that he’s been cleared is probably the idea. ” Filip Chytil joins group at end of practice. Having long conversation with Adam Foote pic.
twitter. com/Zuck7I5pNW — Jeff Paterson (@patersonjeff) April 6, 2026 This is the second straight season when the Canucks plan to exercise caution and continue to hold the 26-year-old forward out of games before the offseason arrives. A year ago, Chytil tried to work his way back after sustaining a head injury against the Chicago Blackhawks on March 15, 2025.
Though he practiced with the Canucks and felt good enough to play near season’s end, they opted not to take any chances. Chytil stated during the offseason that simply participating in practices with the team gave him confidence that the injury was behind him and he could have a full summer to train without worry. Unfortunately, Chytil played just 12 games and totaled three goals this season due to a series of injuries and health setbacks.