Virtanen netted his fourth goal of the season in Friday's loss to Calgary.

EDGE Analysis

Virtanen logged 12:32 of ice time in the loss and is now up to seven points in 33 games on the season. The 19-year-old is a promising young forward, but with the way the Canucks are struggling, don't expect him to pile on too many points, especially considering the limited minutes he's receiving. Virtanen is a future fantasy gem, but for now, he's only worth owning in the very deepest of leagues.

Virtanen (rest) will play Saturday against the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

The Canucks originally planned on easing Virtanen back into the lineup following his participation in the World Junior Championships. However, it appears as though they've ditched that plan, as the former first-round pick will immediately draw back into Vancouver's lineup Saturday against Tampa Bay. Virtanen has tallied four points (one goal, three assists) in 19 games with the Canucks this season.

Virtanen (rest) will be eased back into the lineup following his participation in the Junior World Championship with team Canada.

EDGE Analysis

Virtanen participated in an optional skate Wednesday, although coach Willie Desjardins stated his intention not to rush the 24-year-old back into the lineup following his hectic travel schedule. The winger has been slowly working his way back from a hip injury, including an AHL conditioning assignment. Virtanen scored four points in seven games with Canada.

Virtnaen (hip) has been loaned to Team Canada for the World Juniors, Dhiren Mahiban of the Canadian Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Virtanen was first sent to the team's AHL affiliate on a conditioning assignment, and it appears he'll finish that out with Team Canada instead. He should rejoin the Canucks when he's done at the World Juniors.

Virtanen (hip) is in the minors on a conditioning assignment, Lionel Wild of The Vancouver Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Virtanen headed to Utica on Wednesday to rehab his hip pointer ailment. Vancouver's sixth overall draft selection in 2014, Virtanen has one goal, three assists and 15 PIM with the parent club this season.

Virtanen is week-to-week with a hip pointer, Matthew Sekeres of TSN 1040 reports.

EDGE Analysis

Virtanen suffered the injury after logging just 1:45 of ice time in Monday's game against the Ducks, and will now be sidelined for "awhile" as a result. Given his week-to-week label, Virtanen will at least be out until Dec. 13 against Chicago, and could be held out even longer depending on how his recovery goes. Vancouver has placed the 19-year-old winger on injured reserve, so the Canucks should announce his activation once he is fit to play.

As expected, Virtanen (upper body) won't play Tuesday against the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Virtanen's upper-body injury isn't believed to be particularly serious, but it will cost the 19-year-old winger at least one game. Virtanen, who has tallied four points (one goal, three assists) in 19 games this season, will hope to return to action Thursday against Dallas.

Virtanen's upper-body injury does not appear serious, but he will likely be held out of Tuesday's game against the Kings, Sportsnet's Dan Murphy reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's not clear what type of injury Virtanen is dealing with, but he will likely be given at least one game off to recover. Assuming he sits out Tuesday, Virtanen's next chance to play will come Thursday against the Stars.

Virtanen left Monday's game with an upper-body injury.

EDGE Analysis

Virtanen played just under two minutes in Monday's game before being forced from the contest. Expect an update on his status as more details become available.

Virtanen recorded his first career goal in Monday's win over the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

Virtanen was held off the scoresheet in his first five games, but the 19-year-old has gotten going since then, registering a point in three of the last four. It's an encouraging sign for dynasty owners, but there's less appeal in his rookie season in a season-long format.