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Canucks Drop 5-1 to Kraken, Pettersson benched late

The Vancouver Canucks lost 5-1 to the Seattle Kraken, with struggling star Elias Pettersson relegated to the fourth line and benched late in the game.

Elias Pettersson recorded just 14:20 of ice time, zero shots, and one hit during the 5-1 loss.

Coach Adam Foote benched Pettersson for the final 9:47, criticizing his lack of "zip" and urging him to play with more pace and engagement.