Vancouver Canucks defenseman Alexander Edler left Tuesday's preseason game versus the San Jose Sharks after taking a puck to the face.

Along with Dan Hamhuis, Edler was one of only two Vancouver players to average over 23 minutes of ice-time last season, and was among the team's ice-time leaders in all situations.

Edler missed significant time with a knee injury last season, limiting him to 22 points in 63 games.