Pettersson's slump hits new low as Canucks lose to Kraken

Vancouver’s Elias Pettersson recorded zero shots in just 14:20 of ice time during a 5-1 loss to the Seattle Kraken, drawing heavy criticism from head coach Adam Foote. The $92.8-million centre was demoted to the fourth line and sat out the final 10 minutes of the game.

Despite being the highest-paid player, Pettersson struggled with just three faceoff wins and recorded no hits. Foote expressed disappointment, stating, "He’s got to be better... We need more from him and he’s got to find it." The coach emphasized that Pettersson needs to play with more pace and engagement.