Virtanen has just one point through 21 contests.

EDGE Analysis

Virtanen recorded 18 goals and 18 assists in 2019-20, both career highs. It was looking like the 24-year-old was starting to fulfill his lofty draft stock. However, 2021 has proven to be the opposite, as Virtanen's offense has completely dropped off. As a result, his average ice time has dropped from last year's 13:05 to 11:21.

Virtanen is a healthy scratch Tuesday against Montreal, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.

EDGE Analysis

Virtanen got into the lineup Monday in Montreal after sitting out the previous two as a healthy scratch, and it appears he didn't do enough against the Canadiens to get the nod against them again Tuesday. Adam Gaudette will take Virtanen's spot on the third line next to Brandon Sutter and Antoine Roussel.

Virtanen has been a healthy scratch the past two games.

EDGE Analysis

Virtanen started the season in the top six but quickly fell down the lineup. With only one goal in nine appearances, the 24-year-old will need to bring more to the table on a consistent basis to earn more ice time going forward.

Virtanen scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Virtanen's point shot deflected in off of Flames blueliner Juuso Valimaki to give the Canucks a 1-0 lead. While he was listed in the top line, Virtanen's 9:23 of ice time was lowest among Canucks forwards. The 24-year-old has mostly been a bottom-six player throughout his career, and the return of J.T. Miller from COVID-19 protocols could result in Virtanen's return to the third line. In four games, Virtanen has just one goal, eight shots and five hits.

Virtanen signed a two-year, $5.1 million contract with the Canucks on Thursday, Greg Wyshynski of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Virtanen had his best season yet as a pro in 2019-20, setting career highs in goals (18), assists (18) and power-play points (9) while skating in a bottom-six role with the Canucks. The 24-year-old winger will likely put up similar numbers in 2020-21, so he won't be a useful fantasy option in most formats.

Virtanen scored a goal in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Golden Knights in Game 6.

EDGE Analysis

Virtanen tallied at 2:50 of the first period, and Thatcher Demko posted a 48-save shutout to make it stand. The Canucks added three more goals in the third period to stretch the lead. Virtanen also took a hard hit from Brayden McNabb late in the third period, but he was able to stay on the bench. After the game, Virtanen said he was just winded, per Farhan Lalji of TSN reports. Through 15 games, Virtanen has three points, 15 shots on net and 35 hits, mostly playing in a bottom-six role.

Virtanen scored a goal and added an assist in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Blues in Game 5.

EDGE Analysis

Virtanen started on the fourth line, but saw most of his time with J.T. Miller and Elias Pettersson in the contest. That trio combined for two goals and six points. Virtanen hasn't been much of a force on offense -- these were his first two points in eight postseason outings. The 24-year-old winger has racked up 21 PIM, 13 hits and a plus-1 rating.

Virtanen (undisclosed) is expected to return to the lineup for Tuesday's Game 2 versus the Wild, Rick Dhaliwal of TSN 1040 Vancouver reports.

EDGE Analysis

Virtanen missed two games with the injury, but appears set to return to action Tuesday. Virtanen had a career-high 36 points in 69 contests during the regular season. It's unclear who will come out of the lineup to make room for the 23-year-old winger, but head coach Travis Green indicated there are some minor bumps among some of his players.

Virtanen is listed as a scratch for Sunday's contest against the Wild, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.

EDGE Analysis

Virtanen also missed an exhibition game last Wednesday but it's unclear why he's out. Until an update is available, he's considered day-to-day ahead of Tuesday's tilt with Minnesota.

Virtanen isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's exhibition game against the Jets, Irfaan Gaffar reports.

EDGE Analysis

It isn't clear why Virtanen isn't dressing Wednesday, but there's not yet any reason to be concerned that he might miss Saturday's tilt versus Minnesota. During the regular season, Virtanen managed 36 points in 69 games.