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Canucks' Elias Pettersson benched late in loss to Kraken

Vancouver Canucks center Elias Pettersson played just 14:20 in a 5-1 loss to the Seattle Kraken, sitting out the final 10 minutes of play as his production remains stagnant heading into the trade deadline.

Vancouver Canucks center Elias Pettersson saw his ice time drastically reduced in a 5-1 loss to the Seattle Kraken, finishing with zero shots and sitting out the final 10 minutes.

Coach Adam Foote noted Pettersson needs to play with more pace and engagement, stating he must be better for the team.