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Vancouver Canucks forward Filip Chytil suffered an injury during a preseason matchup against the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday, September 24, following an unusual collision with a referee. The incident occurred in the first period while Chytil was forechecking; his skate blade became entangled with that of referee Riley Brace.
Chytil crashed into the boards shoulder-first and seemed to strike his head on the ice. Brace was also sent tumbling to the ice. Both individuals got back on their feet, though Brace rose slowly, and Chytil subsequently headed to the dressing room. The Canucks later announced that Chytil would not return to the game, but they did not provide details about the nature of his injury.
Injury History
Chytil has a concerning history with injuries. Over the past two seasons, he has been limited to just 27 games, and in 2023-24, he appeared in only 10 games due to various ailments. He has sustained multiple concussions and has dealt with migraines. Additionally, he suffered a facial fracture last season after being hit by a puck in practice.
Chytil was part of the return when the New York Rangers acquired J.T. Miller from the Canucks in January 2025.
Originally reported by usatoday.