Willander scored a goal Saturday in a 3-2 shootout loss to Toronto.

EDGE Analysis

The young defender has four points including two goals, in his last five games. Willander has amassed four goals, 12 assists, 41 blocked shots and 39 shots in 43 games in his rookie season. Vancouver is really struggling right now -- it has just two wins in its past 17 games (2-12-3). Willander is in tough on a thin squad, but he's managing to put up offense during this rough patch.

Willander scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Willander missed Sunday's game versus the Penguins due to an illness, but he made a quick impact in his return to the lineup. Willander may see steadier playing time going forward while Zeev Buium (face) is out of action. Willander has three goals, 15 points, 37 shots on net, 38 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating through 41 appearances this season. Considering he's in a third-pairing role on a bad team, he's done fairly well on offense as a rookie.

Willander (illness) will be in the lineup versus the Sharks on Tuesday, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.

EDGE Analysis

Willander missed Sunday's game while ill, but that looks to be the extent of his absence. Pierre-Olivier Joseph will be scratched to make room for Willander on the third pairing for Tuesday's contest.

Willander won't play in Sunday's game against the Penguins due to an illness, Adam Kierszenblat of The Hockey News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Willander missed Saturday's practice session due to his illness, and he'll be a late scratch a day later. Pierre-Olivier Joseph will draw in for the Canucks against Pittsburgh, while Willander's next chance to suit up will be Tuesday against the Sharks.

Willander scored a goal on four shots in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

Willander sandwiched his goal between the Flyers' two empty-netters late in the third period. He's earned five points over his last 11 outings as he starts to get more comfortable on the Canucks' third pairing. Willander is at two goals, nine assists, 25 shots on net, 26 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating through 29 appearances in his rookie year.

Willander scored a goal on two shots, added an assist and went plus-3 in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Willander tied the game at 1-1 with his tally midway through the second period. He also set up Elias Pettersson's go-ahead goal a couple of minutes later. The goal was the first of Willander's career, and he continues to do fairly well in a limited role on the third pairing. He's at eight points, 14 shots on net, 18 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating over 19 appearances.

Willander logged two assists in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

Willander logged his first multi-point game in the NHL by assisting on goals by Evander Kane (on the power play) and Conor Garland. Through 14 appearances, Willander has five assists, nine shots on net, 15 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating. He's been fairly sheltered on the third pairing and second power-play unit, but his promising offense is already peaking through. He's not quite productive enough yet for redraft formats, but dynasty managers should be patient for the 20-year-old to grow into a larger role.

Willander notched an assist in Monday's 5-4 overtime win over the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

The helper was Willander's first point in four career NHL games. The 20-year-old defenseman was expected to spend most of 2025-26 in the AHL, but the Canucks have sustained a number of injuries on the blue line, pressing him into service at the NHL level sooner than expected. He's added four shots on net, two blocked shots, one hit and a plus-1 rating so far. Willander will probably head back to AHL Abbotsford once Victor Mancini (upper body) and/or Derek Forbort (undisclosed) get cleared to return from injured reserve.

Willander was recalled from AHL Abbotsford on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

The Canucks are dealing with multiple injuries on the blue line, so Willander might draw into the lineup Tuesday versus the Rangers if Quinn Hughes (lower body) is unable to suit up. The 20-year-old Willander has yet to make his NHL debut, so he'd likely receive sheltered minutes on the third pairing if he's forced into action in the near future.

Willander was reassigned to AHL Abbotsford on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Willander was a healthy scratch for both games after he was recalled Oct. 20. The 20-year-old was selected 11th overall in the 2023 Draft and has yet to appear in an NHL game. He will get plenty of ice time in Abbotsford and could be recalled later in the season. The Canucks recalled defenseman Victor Mancini in a corresponding move.