Edler will be a healthy scratch tonight. The Canucks are in the playoffs so they are resting their star players.

Cam Barker will sit tonight and Keith Ballard will play left wing again. Get Edler back in your lineup.

The play happened during Thursday's 2-1 Vancouver victory over the Coyotes.Edler was assessed a five-minute major after running into Smith behind the net late in the second period. Smith was injured on the play and finished the period but wasn't back in net for the third. He was replaced by Jason Labarbera. Edler will miss games on Saturday at Los Angeles and Sunday at Colorado. He is eligible to return on Tuesday when the Canucks host the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Edler's hearing is on the phone which means the max suspension he faces is five games.

Edler had his best season of his career last year. He is poised to continue his strong play this season. It wouldn't be outlandish to expect 30 points out of Edler in this season.

Edler was previously deemed a game-time decision but it sounds like he will play after all. His 24 points are tied for fourth among defensemen in scoring. Expect him to play tonight.

Edler was injured at the hands of Sharks forward Jamie McGinn but is practicing with his normal partner Sami Salo. He scored three goals and 16 points through 23 games. Expect him to stay in the lineup.

If Edler can't play, look for Alexander Sulzer to take his place in the lineup. Expect a future update on his status.

Edler has registered three goals and 16 points over 19 games so far, playing every game for the Canucks. He likely plays tonight but Alexander Sulzer will draw in if he cannot.