Sutter (abdomen) underwent surgery and will be out for four-to-six weeks.

EDGE Analysis

Sutter has been out since November 12 and had been trying to avoid surgery. This is a big loss for Vancouver, as prior to his injury, Sutter was scoring at a 41-point pace and logging around 19 minutes of ice time per game playing as the Canucks' second-line center. Expect youngster Jared McCann to continue in an expanded role throughout Sutter's absence.