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Canucks’ Chytil, Lekkerimaki exit early in win over Caps

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Vancouver Canucks center Filip Chytil (72) is tended to after he was injured during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) (Nick Wass/AP)

Vancouver Canucks forwards Filip Chytil and Jonathan Lekkerimaki were both ruled out of Sunday’s 4-3 win over the Washington Capitals at the start of the second period.

Chytil was injured after a high hit by Tom Wilson at centre ice. After review, there was no penalty on the play.

The 26-year-old has suffered multiple concussions in his career, including one late last season.

As for Lekkerimaki, it is unclear what caused the injury. In the first period, he recorded just over four minutes of ice time and logged a hit.

Lekkerimäki drew into the lineup after it was announced that Brock Boeser would miss Sunday’s matchup due to personal reasons.