Elias Pettersson’s wife Katelyn shared a deeply personal update this week, opening up further about the miscarriage she and the Vancouver Canucks star recently experienced.

He may be just over 50 games into his NHL career, but young defenceman Elias Pettersson has already shown enough to get fans excited about his future in this league. The 21-year-old has already shown growth from his rookie season,

Vancouver activated Marco Rossi (lower body) from injured reserve in a corresponding move. Pettersson will miss his fourth straight game against New Jersey on Sunday, and it remains unclear when he will be ready to return. He has supplied eight goals, 22 points, 54 shots on net, 51 blocked shots and 28 hits through 28 appearances this season.

Vancouver Canucks star Elias Pettersson and his wife, model Katelyn Byrd, shared an emotional message after suffering a pregnancy loss.

Elias Pettersson was minutes away from playing his 500th NHL game on Saturday night, but he was ruled out last minute for the Canucks.

BOSTON — Through two games, Elias Pettersson is satisfied with his defense in the 4 Nations Face-Off. Offense is another thing. Pettersson’s next point will be his first of the tournament. “I could definitely be better,” Pettersson said on Sunday.

The Vancouver Canucks pulled off a blockbuster trade this week. But the Buffalo Sabres need to connect with the Canucks to try and acquire star center Elias Pettersson. A bold trade package might just lure him from Vancouver's rebuild -- and generate a Sabres retool.

Pettersson has missed two games with the injury, the nature of which has not be revealed. Canucks head coach Adam Foote said this of Pettersson in Tuesday: “I talked to him this morning and he felt better. It’s good news. It’s a big step and he should be practising tomorrow (Wednesday).”