Vancouver Canucks forwards Filip Chytil, Jonathan Lekkerimaki won’t return vs. Capitals

At the start of the second period against the Washington Capitals, the Vancouver Canucks announced that forwards Filip Chytil and Jonathan Lekkerimaki had both been ruled out and wouldn’t return to Sunday’s game.

Forwards Filip Chytil and Jonathan Lekkerimäki will not return to today’s game.

— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) October 19, 2025

Chytil was injured after a high hit by Tom Wilson at centre ice. After review, there was no penalty on the play.

The 26-year-old has suffered multiple concussions in his career, including one late last season.

As for Lekkerimaki, it is unclear what caused the injury. In the first period, he recorded just over four minutes of ice time and logged a hit.

Lekkerimäki drew into the lineup after it was announced that Brock Boeser would miss Sunday’s matchup due to personal reasons.