Conor Garland's status updated by Adam Foote ahead of matchup vs. Canadiens
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Daniel Lucente
Jan 12, 2026 (2:18 PM)
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All signs are pointing to Conor Garland making his return to the Canucks lineup, according to Adam Foote, as the team takes on the Canadiens tonight.
The Vancouver Canucks continue their six-game road trip on Monday with a matchup against the Montreal Canadiens. Vancouver's lineup will see several changes for game four of the trip.
All signs point to Conor Garland returning to the lineup, according to head coach Adam Foote.
"It's great to see Gars come back. He gives us so much."
- Adam Foote
- Adam Foote
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Garland has been sidelined since December 30 with an injury but is expected to replace Kiefer Sherwood, who is listed as day-to-day. In 33 games this season, Garland has recorded seven goals and 22 points.
In goal, Nikita Tolopilo will get a surprising start after being called up on Sunday. Monday will mark Tolopilo's fourth NHL start of the season, where he carries a 2-1-0 record. He was called up due to Thatcher Demko's injury on Saturday.
The Canucks will also make changes on the blue line. Zeev Buium is expected to be a healthy scratch, while Pierre-Olivier Joseph and Victor Mancini join the lineup. Like Tolopilo, Mancini was called up on Sunday.
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Vancouver will look to stabilize its lineup and get key players like Garland back into action as the team faces a Canadiens squad that is also pushing for points in the tight standings.
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