Derek Dorsett exited Tuesday's game against the Ducks in the second period following a collision with Ryan Kesler, Ben Kuzma of The Province reports. He didn't return to the game.

Dorsett exited Tuesday's game against the Ducks in the second period following a collision with Ryan Kesler, Ben Kuzma of The Province reports. He didn't return to the game.

Analysis:

Dorsett appeared to make knee-to-knee contact with Kesler while also taking an arm to the head. While Dorsett isn't a major offensive contributor for the Canucks, the grit he brings to the fourth line gives the team a needed edge. If Dorsett is out for an extended period of time, it would leave the Canucks with a major void in the physicality department, as like-minded players Brad Richardson (ankle) and Kevin Bieksa (broken left hand) are also nursing injuries.