Nils Höglander Out for Majority of 2025 NHL Fall Season Due to Injury

Nils Höglander, the 24-year-old Swedish forward for the Vancouver Canucks, will miss nearly the entire fall season of the NHL due to a lower body injury sustained during a training match. Initially classified as a 'week-to-week' issue, Höglander's situation worsened, leading to surgery that will sideline him for approximately 8 to 10 weeks, starting from the season's opening on October 7, 2025.

The injury, confirmed to be more severe than initially feared, emerged during a practice game against the Calgary Flames. Consequently, Höglander is set to miss critical early games, impacting both his individual season and the team's overall performance. Last year, he played 72 games, scoring 25 points with 8 goals and 17 assists, and his absence leaves a notable gap in the Canucks' lineup.