Canucks' Boeser will play vs. Islanders

The Vancouver Canucks will have Brock Boeser back in the lineup for Tuesday's clash versus the New York Islanders, the forward confirmed.

Boeser was diagnosed with a rib cartilage fracture on Feb. 18 and was initially expected to miss eight weeks. The 23-year-old winger ultimately missed 12 games. The Canucks managed a 5-6-1 record without him while also battling through an injury to starting goalie Jacob Markstrom.

Due to their recent slide, the Canucks enter Tuesday's action one point back of a wild-card spot and three points out of third place in the Pacific Division.

Boeser posted 16 goals and 29 assists in 56 games before being sidelined.